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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.92, 12,679.32 and 4,996.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.92, 12,679.32 and 4,996.14 is: 6,894.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.92 : 12,679.32 = 4,996.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.92/12,679.32 = 4,996.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.92x = 12,679.32 × 4,996.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.92x = 63,347,657.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,347,657.82/9,187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,894.67

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