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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,162.65, 12,644.71 and 4,970.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,162.65, 12,644.71 and 4,970.90 is: 6,859.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,162.65 : 12,644.71 = 4,970.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,162.65/12,644.71 = 4,970.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,162.65x = 12,644.71 × 4,970.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,162.65x = 62,855,608.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,855,608.12/9,162.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,859.98

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