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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.16, 12,650.84 and 4,975.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.16, 12,650.84 and 4,975.41 is: 6,866.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.16 : 12,650.84 = 4,975.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.16/12,650.84 = 4,975.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.16x = 12,650.84 × 4,975.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.16x = 62,943,090.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,943,090.97/9,167.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.15

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