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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.16, 12,649.45 and 4,974.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.16, 12,649.45 and 4,974.41 is: 6,864.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.16 : 12,649.45 = 4,974.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.16/12,649.45 = 4,974.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.16x = 12,649.45 × 4,974.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.16x = 62,923,487.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,923,487.33/9,166.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,864.76

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