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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,189.13, 12,680.94 and 4,997.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,189.13, 12,680.94 and 4,997.38 is: 6,896.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,189.13 : 12,680.94 = 4,997.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,189.13/12,680.94 = 4,997.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,189.13x = 12,680.94 × 4,997.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,189.13x = 63,371,475.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,371,475.94/9,189.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,896.35

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