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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,165.06, 12,647.44 and 4,973.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,165.06, 12,647.44 and 4,973.22 is: 6,862.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,165.06 : 12,647.44 = 4,973.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,165.06/12,647.44 = 4,973.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,165.06x = 12,647.44 × 4,973.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,165.06x = 62,898,425.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,898,425.89/9,165.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,862.85

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