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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.48, 12,659.22 and 4,981.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.48, 12,659.22 and 4,981.73 is: 6,874.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.48 : 12,659.22 = 4,981.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.48/12,659.22 = 4,981.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.48x = 12,659.22 × 4,981.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.48x = 63,064,752.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,064,752.75/9,173.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,874.69

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