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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,185.36, 12,675.94 and 4,993.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,185.36, 12,675.94 and 4,993.62 is: 6,891.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,185.36 : 12,675.94 = 4,993.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,185.36/12,675.94 = 4,993.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,185.36x = 12,675.94 × 4,993.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,185.36x = 63,298,827.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,298,827.50/9,185.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,891.27

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