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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.50, 12,650.04 and 4,975.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.50, 12,650.04 and 4,975.02 is: 6,865.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.50 : 12,650.04 = 4,975.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.50/12,650.04 = 4,975.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.50x = 12,650.04 × 4,975.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.50x = 62,934,202.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,934,202.00/9,166.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,865.67

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