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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,160.41, 12,641.37 and 4,968.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,160.41, 12,641.37 and 4,968.66 is: 6,856.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,160.41 : 12,641.37 = 4,968.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,160.41/12,641.37 = 4,968.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,160.41x = 12,641.37 × 4,968.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,160.41x = 62,810,669.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,810,669.46/9,160.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,856.75

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