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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.02, 12,640.77 and 4,968.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.02, 12,640.77 and 4,968.26 is: 6,856.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.02 : 12,640.77 = 4,968.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.02/12,640.77 = 4,968.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.02x = 12,640.77 × 4,968.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.02x = 62,802,631.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,802,631.96/9,160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,856.17

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