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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.82, 12,665.22 and 4,986.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.82, 12,665.22 and 4,986.10 is: 6,880.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.82 : 12,665.22 = 4,986.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.82/12,665.22 = 4,986.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.82x = 12,665.22 × 4,986.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.82x = 63,150,053.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,150,053.44/9,177.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,880.72

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