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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,172.40, 12,657.96 and 4,980.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,172.40, 12,657.96 and 4,980.65 is: 6,873.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,172.40 : 12,657.96 = 4,980.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,172.40/12,657.96 = 4,980.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,172.40x = 12,657.96 × 4,980.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,172.40x = 63,044,805.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,044,805.18/9,172.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,873.32

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