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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.14, 12,658.98 and 4,981.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.14, 12,658.98 and 4,981.39 is: 6,874.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.14 : 12,658.98 = 4,981.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.14/12,658.98 = 4,981.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.14x = 12,658.98 × 4,981.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.14x = 63,059,316.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,059,316.38/9,173.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,874.34

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