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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.25, 12,664.62 and 4,985.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.25, 12,664.62 and 4,985.50 is: 6,880.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.25 : 12,664.62 = 4,985.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.25/12,664.62 = 4,985.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.25x = 12,664.62 × 4,985.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.25x = 63,139,463.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,139,463.01/9,177.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,880.00

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