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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.88, 12,650.30 and 4,975.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.88, 12,650.30 and 4,975.13 is: 6,865.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.88 : 12,650.30 = 4,975.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.88/12,650.30 = 4,975.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.88x = 12,650.30 × 4,975.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.88x = 62,936,798.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,936,798.91/9,166.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,865.68

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