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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.96, 12,675.36 and 4,993.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.96, 12,675.36 and 4,993.28 is: 6,890.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.96 : 12,675.36 = 4,993.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.96/12,675.36 = 4,993.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.96x = 12,675.36 × 4,993.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.96x = 63,291,621.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,291,621.58/9,184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,890.79

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