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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,164.25, 12,646.76 and 4,972.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,164.25, 12,646.76 and 4,972.59 is: 6,862.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,164.25 : 12,646.76 = 4,972.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,164.25/12,646.76 = 4,972.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,164.25x = 12,646.76 × 4,972.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,164.25x = 62,887,127.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,887,127.45/9,164.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,862.22

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