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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.34, 12,650.93 and 4,975.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.34, 12,650.93 and 4,975.59 is: 6,866.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.34 : 12,650.93 = 4,975.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.34/12,650.93 = 4,975.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.34x = 12,650.93 × 4,975.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.34x = 62,945,815.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,945,815.92/9,167.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.31

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