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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.07, 12,640.86 and 4,968.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.07, 12,640.86 and 4,968.32 is: 6,856.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.07 : 12,640.86 = 4,968.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.07/12,640.86 = 4,968.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.07x = 12,640.86 × 4,968.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.07x = 62,803,774.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,803,774.35/9,160.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,856.26

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