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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.20, 12,649.38 and 4,974.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.20, 12,649.38 and 4,974.46 is: 6,864.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.20 : 12,649.38 = 4,974.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.20/12,649.38 = 4,974.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.20x = 12,649.38 × 4,974.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.20x = 62,923,834.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,923,834.83/9,166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,864.77

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