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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,191.34, 12,683.61 and 4,999.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,191.34, 12,683.61 and 4,999.59 is: 6,899.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,191.34 : 12,683.61 = 4,999.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,191.34/12,683.61 = 4,999.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,191.34x = 12,683.61 × 4,999.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,191.34x = 63,412,849.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,412,849.72/9,191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,899.20

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