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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.25, 12,663.24 and 4,984.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.25, 12,663.24 and 4,984.50 is: 6,878.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.25 : 12,663.24 = 4,984.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.25/12,663.24 = 4,984.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.25x = 12,663.24 × 4,984.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.25x = 63,119,919.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,119,919.78/9,176.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,878.62

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