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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.59, 12,678.82 and 4,995.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.59, 12,678.82 and 4,995.84 is: 6,894.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.59 : 12,678.82 = 4,995.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.59/12,678.82 = 4,995.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.59x = 12,678.82 × 4,995.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.59x = 63,341,356.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,341,356.11/9,187.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,894.23

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