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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.41, 12,649.64 and 4,974.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.41, 12,649.64 and 4,974.66 is: 6,865.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.41 : 12,649.64 = 4,974.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.41/12,649.64 = 4,974.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.41x = 12,649.64 × 4,974.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.41x = 62,927,623.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,927,623.12/9,166.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,865.03

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