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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.84, 12,659.96 and 4,982.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.84, 12,659.96 and 4,982.09 is: 6,875.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.84 : 12,659.96 = 4,982.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.84/12,659.96 = 4,982.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.84x = 12,659.96 × 4,982.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.84x = 63,073,009.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,073,009.27/9,173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,875.32

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