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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,185.07, 12,675.48 and 4,993.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,185.07, 12,675.48 and 4,993.32 is: 6,890.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,185.07 : 12,675.48 = 4,993.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,185.07/12,675.48 = 4,993.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,185.07x = 12,675.48 × 4,993.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,185.07x = 63,292,727.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,292,727.79/9,185.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,890.83

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