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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.40, 12,651.02 and 4,975.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.40, 12,651.02 and 4,975.65 is: 6,866.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.40 : 12,651.02 = 4,975.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.40/12,651.02 = 4,975.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.40x = 12,651.02 × 4,975.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.40x = 62,947,047.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,947,047.66/9,167.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.40

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