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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,172.88, 12,658.38 and 4,981.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,172.88, 12,658.38 and 4,981.13 is: 6,873.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,172.88 : 12,658.38 = 4,981.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,172.88/12,658.38 = 4,981.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,172.88x = 12,658.38 × 4,981.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,172.88x = 63,053,036.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,053,036.37/9,172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,873.85

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