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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,163.26, 12,645.30 and 4,971.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,163.26, 12,645.30 and 4,971.48 is: 6,860.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,163.26 : 12,645.30 = 4,971.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,163.26/12,645.30 = 4,971.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,163.26x = 12,645.30 × 4,971.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,163.26x = 62,865,856.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,865,856.04/9,163.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,860.64

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