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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.89, 12,662.73 and 4,984.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.89, 12,662.73 and 4,984.14 is: 6,878.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.89 : 12,662.73 = 4,984.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.89/12,662.73 = 4,984.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.89x = 12,662.73 × 4,984.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.89x = 63,112,755.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,112,755.79/9,175.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,878.11

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