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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187, 12,677.96 and 4,995.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187, 12,677.96 and 4,995.24 is: 6,893.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187 : 12,677.96 = 4,995.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187/12,677.96 = 4,995.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187x = 12,677.96 × 4,995.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187x = 63,329,452.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,329,452.91/9,187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,893.38

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