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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.43, 12,661.76 and 4,983.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.43, 12,661.76 and 4,983.59 is: 6,877.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.43 : 12,661.76 = 4,983.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.43/12,661.76 = 4,983.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.43x = 12,661.76 × 4,983.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.43x = 63,100,995.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,100,995.60/9,175.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,877.17

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