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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.76, 12,667.80 and 4,988.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.76, 12,667.80 and 4,988.01 is: 6,883.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.76 : 12,667.80 = 4,988.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.76/12,667.80 = 4,988.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.76x = 12,667.80 × 4,988.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.76x = 63,187,113.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,187,113.08/9,179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,883.31

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