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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.70, 12,659.68 and 4,981.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.70, 12,659.68 and 4,981.95 is: 6,875.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.70 : 12,659.68 = 4,981.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.70/12,659.68 = 4,981.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.70x = 12,659.68 × 4,981.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.70x = 63,069,892.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,069,892.78/9,173.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,875.08

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