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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.01, 12,662.83 and 4,984.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.01, 12,662.83 and 4,984.26 is: 6,878.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.01 : 12,662.83 = 4,984.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.01/12,662.83 = 4,984.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.01x = 12,662.83 × 4,984.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.01x = 63,114,837.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,114,837.06/9,176.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,878.24

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