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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,186.01, 12,676.95 and 4,994.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,186.01, 12,676.95 and 4,994.26 is: 6,892.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,186.01 : 12,676.95 = 4,994.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,186.01/12,676.95 = 4,994.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,186.01x = 12,676.95 × 4,994.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,186.01x = 63,311,984.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,311,984.31/9,186.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,892.22

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