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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.66, 12,661.02 and 4,982.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.66, 12,661.02 and 4,982.88 is: 6,876.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.66 : 12,661.02 = 4,982.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.66/12,661.02 = 4,982.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.66x = 12,661.02 × 4,982.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.66x = 63,088,343.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,088,343.34/9,174.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,876.37

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