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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.54, 12,649.88 and 4,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.54, 12,649.88 and 4,974.80 is: 6,865.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.54 : 12,649.88 = 4,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.54/12,649.88 = 4,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.54x = 12,649.88 × 4,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.54x = 62,930,623.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,930,623.02/9,166.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,865.25

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