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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.41, 12,651.17 and 4,975.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.41, 12,651.17 and 4,975.66 is: 6,866.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.41 : 12,651.17 = 4,975.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.41/12,651.17 = 4,975.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.41x = 12,651.17 × 4,975.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.41x = 62,947,932.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,947,932.96/9,167.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.49

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