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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,188.29, 12,679.92 and 4,996.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,188.29, 12,679.92 and 4,996.54 is: 6,895.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,188.29 : 12,679.92 = 4,996.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,188.29/12,679.92 = 4,996.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,188.29x = 12,679.92 × 4,996.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,188.29x = 63,355,727.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,355,727.48/9,188.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,895.27

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