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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171, 12,656.25 and 4,979.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171, 12,656.25 and 4,979.52 is: 6,871.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171 : 12,656.25 = 4,979.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171/12,656.25 = 4,979.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171x = 12,656.25 × 4,979.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171x = 63,022,050.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,022,050.00/9,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,871.88

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