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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.80, 12,663.36 and 4,984.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.80, 12,663.36 and 4,984.96 is: 6,878.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.80 : 12,663.36 = 4,984.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.80/12,663.36 = 4,984.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.80x = 12,663.36 × 4,984.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.80x = 63,126,343.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,126,343.07/9,176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,878.91

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