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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,190.02, 12,681.72 and 4,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,190.02, 12,681.72 and 4,998 is: 6,896.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,190.02 : 12,681.72 = 4,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,190.02/12,681.72 = 4,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,190.02x = 12,681.72 × 4,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,190.02x = 63,383,236.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,383,236.56/9,190.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,896.96

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