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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.16, 12,667.27 and 4,987.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.16, 12,667.27 and 4,987.41 is: 6,882.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.16 : 12,667.27 = 4,987.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.16/12,667.27 = 4,987.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.16x = 12,667.27 × 4,987.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.16x = 63,176,818.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,176,818.45/9,179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,882.64

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