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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.30, 12,674.27 and 4,992.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.30, 12,674.27 and 4,992.55 is: 6,889.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.30 : 12,674.27 = 4,992.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.30/12,674.27 = 4,992.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.30x = 12,674.27 × 4,992.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.30x = 63,276,907.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,276,907.48/9,184.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,889.68

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