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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.04, 12,660.20 and 4,982.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.04, 12,660.20 and 4,982.32 is: 6,875.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.04 : 12,660.20 = 4,982.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.04/12,660.20 = 4,982.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.04x = 12,660.20 × 4,982.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.04x = 63,077,167.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,077,167.66/9,174.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,875.62

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