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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.18, 12,640.71 and 4,968.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.18, 12,640.71 and 4,968.34 is: 6,856.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.18 : 12,640.71 = 4,968.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.18/12,640.71 = 4,968.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.18x = 12,640.71 × 4,968.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.18x = 62,803,345.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,803,345.12/9,160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,856.13

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