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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,189.44, 12,681.56 and 4,997.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,189.44, 12,681.56 and 4,997.70 is: 6,896.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,189.44 : 12,681.56 = 4,997.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,189.44/12,681.56 = 4,997.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,189.44x = 12,681.56 × 4,997.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,189.44x = 63,378,632.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,378,632.41/9,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,896.90

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