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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,164.41, 12,646.88 and 4,972.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,164.41, 12,646.88 and 4,972.66 is: 6,862.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,164.41 : 12,646.88 = 4,972.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,164.41/12,646.88 = 4,972.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,164.41x = 12,646.88 × 4,972.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,164.41x = 62,888,589.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,888,589.98/9,164.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,862.27

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