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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.50, 12,674.70 and 4,992.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.50, 12,674.70 and 4,992.84 is: 6,890.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.50 : 12,674.70 = 4,992.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.50/12,674.70 = 4,992.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.50x = 12,674.70 × 4,992.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.50x = 63,282,749.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,282,749.15/9,184.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,890.17

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