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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,188.92, 12,680.71 and 4,997.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,188.92, 12,680.71 and 4,997.17 is: 6,896.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,188.92 : 12,680.71 = 4,997.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,188.92/12,680.71 = 4,997.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,188.92x = 12,680.71 × 4,997.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,188.92x = 63,367,619.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,367,619.40/9,188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,896.09

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