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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,163.20, 12,645.24 and 4,971.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,163.20, 12,645.24 and 4,971.46 is: 6,860.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,163.20 : 12,645.24 = 4,971.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,163.20/12,645.24 = 4,971.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,163.20x = 12,645.24 × 4,971.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,163.20x = 62,865,304.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,865,304.85/9,163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,860.63

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