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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.02, 12,659.88 and 4,982.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.02, 12,659.88 and 4,982.26 is: 6,875.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.02 : 12,659.88 = 4,982.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.02/12,659.88 = 4,982.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.02x = 12,659.88 × 4,982.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.02x = 63,074,813.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,074,813.73/9,174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,875.37

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