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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.66, 12,650.14 and 4,974.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.66, 12,650.14 and 4,974.91 is: 6,865.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.66 : 12,650.14 = 4,974.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.66/12,650.14 = 4,974.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.66x = 12,650.14 × 4,974.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.66x = 62,933,307.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,933,307.99/9,166.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,865.46

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