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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,186, 12,676.68 and 4,994.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,186, 12,676.68 and 4,994.28 is: 6,892.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,186 : 12,676.68 = 4,994.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,186/12,676.68 = 4,994.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,186x = 12,676.68 × 4,994.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,186x = 63,310,889.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,310,889.39/9,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,892.11

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