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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.26, 12,662.98 and 4,984.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.26, 12,662.98 and 4,984.51 is: 6,878.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.26 : 12,662.98 = 4,984.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.26/12,662.98 = 4,984.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.26x = 12,662.98 × 4,984.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.26x = 63,118,750.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,118,750.44/9,176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,878.48

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