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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,163.33, 12,645.45 and 4,971.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,163.33, 12,645.45 and 4,971.58 is: 6,860.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,163.33 : 12,645.45 = 4,971.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,163.33/12,645.45 = 4,971.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,163.33x = 12,645.45 × 4,971.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,163.33x = 62,867,834.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,867,834.70/9,163.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,860.81

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