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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,163.01, 12,644.67 and 4,971.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,163.01, 12,644.67 and 4,971.26 is: 6,860.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,163.01 : 12,644.67 = 4,971.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,163.01/12,644.67 = 4,971.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,163.01x = 12,644.67 × 4,971.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,163.01x = 62,859,942.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,859,942.18/9,163.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,860.18

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