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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,161.54, 12,642.91 and 4,969.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,161.54, 12,642.91 and 4,969.79 is: 6,858.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,161.54 : 12,642.91 = 4,969.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,161.54/12,642.91 = 4,969.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,161.54x = 12,642.91 × 4,969.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,161.54x = 62,832,544.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,832,544.47/9,161.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,858.30

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