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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.54, 12,667.83 and 4,987.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.54, 12,667.83 and 4,987.79 is: 6,883.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.54 : 12,667.83 = 4,987.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.54/12,667.83 = 4,987.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.54x = 12,667.83 × 4,987.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.54x = 63,184,475.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,184,475.80/9,179.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,883.19

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