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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.24, 12,660.38 and 4,982.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.24, 12,660.38 and 4,982.49 is: 6,875.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.24 : 12,660.38 = 4,982.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.24/12,660.38 = 4,982.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.24x = 12,660.38 × 4,982.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.24x = 63,080,160.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,080,160.90/9,174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,875.79

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