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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.93, 12,679.64 and 4,996.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.93, 12,679.64 and 4,996.18 is: 6,894.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.93 : 12,679.64 = 4,996.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.93/12,679.64 = 4,996.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.93x = 12,679.64 × 4,996.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.93x = 63,349,763.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,349,763.78/9,187.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,894.89

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