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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.14, 12,649.30 and 4,974.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.14, 12,649.30 and 4,974.39 is: 6,864.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.14 : 12,649.30 = 4,974.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.14/12,649.30 = 4,974.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.14x = 12,649.30 × 4,974.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.14x = 62,922,538.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,922,538.99/9,166.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,864.67

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