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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,178.91, 12,666.92 and 4,987.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,178.91, 12,666.92 and 4,987.16 is: 6,882.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,178.91 : 12,666.92 = 4,987.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,178.91/12,666.92 = 4,987.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,178.91x = 12,666.92 × 4,987.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,178.91x = 63,171,868.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,171,868.48/9,178.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,882.29

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