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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,171.72, 12,656.99 and 4,979.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,171.72, 12,656.99 and 4,979.97 is: 6,872.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,171.72 : 12,656.99 = 4,979.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,171.72/12,656.99 = 4,979.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,171.72x = 12,656.99 × 4,979.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,171.72x = 63,031,430.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,031,430.49/9,171.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,872.37

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