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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.56, 12,649.88 and 4,974.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.56, 12,649.88 and 4,974.88 is: 6,865.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.56 : 12,649.88 = 4,974.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.56/12,649.88 = 4,974.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.56x = 12,649.88 × 4,974.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.56x = 62,931,635.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,931,635.01/9,166.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,865.35

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