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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.35, 12,650.94 and 4,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.35, 12,650.94 and 4,975.60 is: 6,866.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.35 : 12,650.94 = 4,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.35/12,650.94 = 4,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.35x = 12,650.94 × 4,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.35x = 62,945,928.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,945,928.93/9,167.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.32

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