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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.46, 12,666.11 and 5,199.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.46, 12,666.11 and 5,199.75 is: 7,174.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.46 : 12,666.11 = 5,199.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.46/12,666.11 = 5,199.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.46x = 12,666.11 × 5,199.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.46x = 65,860,579.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,860,579.47/9,179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,174.78

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