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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,185.88, 12,676.60 and 4,994.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,185.88, 12,676.60 and 4,994.22 is: 6,892.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,185.88 : 12,676.60 = 4,994.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,185.88/12,676.60 = 4,994.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,185.88x = 12,676.60 × 4,994.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,185.88x = 63,309,729.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,309,729.25/9,185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,892.07

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