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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.67, 12,678.91 and 4,995.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.67, 12,678.91 and 4,995.95 is: 6,894.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.67 : 12,678.91 = 4,995.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.67/12,678.91 = 4,995.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.67x = 12,678.91 × 4,995.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.67x = 63,343,200.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,343,200.41/9,187.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,894.37

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