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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.24, 12,650.85 and 4,975.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.24, 12,650.85 and 4,975.52 is: 6,866.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.24 : 12,650.85 = 4,975.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.24/12,650.85 = 4,975.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.24x = 12,650.85 × 4,975.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.24x = 62,944,557.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,944,557.19/9,167.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.25

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