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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,191.61, 12,684.40 and 4,999.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,191.61, 12,684.40 and 4,999.86 is: 6,899.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,191.61 : 12,684.40 = 4,999.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,191.61/12,684.40 = 4,999.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,191.61x = 12,684.40 × 4,999.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,191.61x = 63,420,211.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,420,211.68/9,191.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,899.79

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