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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,189.27, 12,681.23 and 4,997.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,189.27, 12,681.23 and 4,997.52 is: 6,896.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,189.27 : 12,681.23 = 4,997.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,189.27/12,681.23 = 4,997.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,189.27x = 12,681.23 × 4,997.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,189.27x = 63,374,675.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,374,675.56/9,189.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,896.60

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