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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,163.60, 12,645.72 and 4,971.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,163.60, 12,645.72 and 4,971.85 is: 6,861.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,163.60 : 12,645.72 = 4,971.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,163.60/12,645.72 = 4,971.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,163.60x = 12,645.72 × 4,971.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,163.60x = 62,872,591.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,872,591.37/9,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,861.13

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