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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.25, 12,663.50 and 4,984.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.25, 12,663.50 and 4,984.77 is: 6,879.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.25 : 12,663.50 = 4,984.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.25/12,663.50 = 4,984.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.25x = 12,663.50 × 4,984.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.25x = 63,124,609.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,124,609.97/9,176.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,879.13

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