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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.26, 12,678.30 and 4,995.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.26, 12,678.30 and 4,995.42 is: 6,893.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.26 : 12,678.30 = 4,995.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.26/12,678.30 = 4,995.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.26x = 12,678.30 × 4,995.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.26x = 63,333,433.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,333,433.39/9,187.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,893.62

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