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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,165.30, 12,647.88 and 4,973.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,165.30, 12,647.88 and 4,973.46 is: 6,863.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,165.30 : 12,647.88 = 4,973.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,165.30/12,647.88 = 4,973.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,165.30x = 12,647.88 × 4,973.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,165.30x = 62,903,725.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,903,725.26/9,165.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,863.25

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