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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,189.04, 12,680.88 and 4,997.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,189.04, 12,680.88 and 4,997.28 is: 6,896.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,189.04 : 12,680.88 = 4,997.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,189.04/12,680.88 = 4,997.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,189.04x = 12,680.88 × 4,997.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,189.04x = 63,369,908.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,369,908.01/9,189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,896.25

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