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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,185.76, 12,676.55 and 4,994.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,185.76, 12,676.55 and 4,994.01 is: 6,891.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,185.76 : 12,676.55 = 4,994.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,185.76/12,676.55 = 4,994.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,185.76x = 12,676.55 × 4,994.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,185.76x = 63,306,754.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,306,754.08/9,185.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,891.84

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