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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.65, 12,656.93 and 4,979.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.65, 12,656.93 and 4,979.90 is: 6,872.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.65 : 12,656.93 = 4,979.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.65/12,656.93 = 4,979.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.65x = 12,656.93 × 4,979.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.65x = 63,030,319.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,030,319.76/9,171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,872.30

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