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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.14, 12,664.46 and 4,985.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.14, 12,664.46 and 4,985.39 is: 6,879.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.14 : 12,664.46 = 4,985.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.14/12,664.46 = 4,985.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.14x = 12,664.46 × 4,985.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.14x = 63,137,272.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,137,272.24/9,177.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,879.84

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