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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.35, 12,667.65 and 4,987.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.35, 12,667.65 and 4,987.60 is: 6,882.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.35 : 12,667.65 = 4,987.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.35/12,667.65 = 4,987.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.35x = 12,667.65 × 4,987.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.35x = 63,181,171.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,181,171.14/9,179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,882.97

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