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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.72, 13,714.92 and 4,980.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.72, 13,714.92 and 4,980.12 is: 7,456.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.72 : 13,714.92 = 4,980.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.72/13,714.92 = 4,980.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.72x = 13,714.92 × 4,980.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.72x = 68,301,947.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,301,947.39/9,159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,456.77

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