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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.05, 12,678.14 and 4,995.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.05, 12,678.14 and 4,995.30 is: 6,893.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.05 : 12,678.14 = 4,995.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.05/12,678.14 = 4,995.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.05x = 12,678.14 × 4,995.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.05x = 63,331,112.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,331,112.74/9,187.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,893.52

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