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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,163.13, 12,645.11 and 4,971.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,163.13, 12,645.11 and 4,971.38 is: 6,860.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,163.13 : 12,645.11 = 4,971.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,163.13/12,645.11 = 4,971.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,163.13x = 12,645.11 × 4,971.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,163.13x = 62,863,596.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,863,596.15/9,163.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,860.50

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