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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,178.70, 12,666.54 and 4,986.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,178.70, 12,666.54 and 4,986.95 is: 6,881.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,178.70 : 12,666.54 = 4,986.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,178.70/12,666.54 = 4,986.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,178.70x = 12,666.54 × 4,986.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,178.70x = 63,167,338.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,167,338.32/9,178.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,881.95

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