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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.85, 12,660.06 and 4,982.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.85, 12,660.06 and 4,982.10 is: 6,875.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.85 : 12,660.06 = 4,982.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.85/12,660.06 = 4,982.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.85x = 12,660.06 × 4,982.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.85x = 63,073,684.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,073,684.93/9,173.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,875.38

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