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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,178.44, 12,666.20 and 4,986.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,178.44, 12,666.20 and 4,986.68 is: 6,881.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,178.44 : 12,666.20 = 4,986.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,178.44/12,666.20 = 4,986.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,178.44x = 12,666.20 × 4,986.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,178.44x = 63,162,286.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,162,286.22/9,178.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,881.59

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