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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,162.09, 12,643.70 and 4,970.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,162.09, 12,643.70 and 4,970.34 is: 6,859.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,162.09 : 12,643.70 = 4,970.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,162.09/12,643.70 = 4,970.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,162.09x = 12,643.70 × 4,970.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,162.09x = 62,843,463.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,843,463.01/9,162.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,859.08

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