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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.04, 12,663 and 4,984.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.04, 12,663 and 4,984.38 is: 6,878.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.04 : 12,663 = 4,984.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.04/12,663 = 4,984.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.04x = 12,663 × 4,984.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.04x = 63,117,203.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,117,203.94/9,176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,878.48

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