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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.07, 12,656.09 and 4,979.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.07, 12,656.09 and 4,979.32 is: 6,871.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.07 : 12,656.09 = 4,979.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.07/12,656.09 = 4,979.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.07x = 12,656.09 × 4,979.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.07x = 63,018,722.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,018,722.06/9,171.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,871.47

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