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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.26, 12,661.61 and 4,983.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.26, 12,661.61 and 4,983.51 is: 6,877.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.26 : 12,661.61 = 4,983.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.26/12,661.61 = 4,983.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.26x = 12,661.61 × 4,983.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.26x = 63,099,235.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,099,235.13/9,175.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,877.11

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