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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,170.76, 12,655.65 and 4,979.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,170.76, 12,655.65 and 4,979.01 is: 6,871.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,170.76 : 12,655.65 = 4,979.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,170.76/12,655.65 = 4,979.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,170.76x = 12,655.65 × 4,979.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,170.76x = 63,012,607.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,012,607.91/9,170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,871.03

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