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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,169.79, 12,654.32 and 4,978.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,169.79, 12,654.32 and 4,978.04 is: 6,869.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,169.79 : 12,654.32 = 4,978.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,169.79/12,654.32 = 4,978.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,169.79x = 12,654.32 × 4,978.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,169.79x = 62,993,711.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,993,711.13/9,169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,869.70

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