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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.14, 12,660.11 and 4,982.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.14, 12,660.11 and 4,982.39 is: 6,875.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.14 : 12,660.11 = 4,982.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.14/12,660.11 = 4,982.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.14x = 12,660.11 × 4,982.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.14x = 63,077,605.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,077,605.46/9,174.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,875.59

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