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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.42, 12,663.39 and 4,984.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.42, 12,663.39 and 4,984.70 is: 6,878.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.42 : 12,663.39 = 4,984.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.42/12,663.39 = 4,984.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.42x = 12,663.39 × 4,984.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.42x = 63,123,200.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,123,200.13/9,176.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,878.85

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