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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.88, 12,665.50 and 4,986.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.88, 12,665.50 and 4,986.14 is: 6,880.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.88 : 12,665.50 = 4,986.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.88/12,665.50 = 4,986.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.88x = 12,665.50 × 4,986.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.88x = 63,151,956.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,151,956.17/9,177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,880.89

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