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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.59, 12,649.91 and 4,974.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.59, 12,649.91 and 4,974.84 is: 6,865.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.59 : 12,649.91 = 4,974.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.59/12,649.91 = 4,974.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.59x = 12,649.91 × 4,974.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.59x = 62,931,253.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,931,253.39/9,166.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,865.29

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