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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.85, 12,661.44 and 4,983.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.85, 12,661.44 and 4,983.10 is: 6,876.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.85 : 12,661.44 = 4,983.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.85/12,661.44 = 4,983.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.85x = 12,661.44 × 4,983.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.85x = 63,093,221.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,093,221.66/9,174.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,876.76

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