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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.47, 12,651.11 and 4,975.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.47, 12,651.11 and 4,975.72 is: 6,866.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.47 : 12,651.11 = 4,975.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.47/12,651.11 = 4,975.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.47x = 12,651.11 × 4,975.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.47x = 62,948,381.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,948,381.05/9,167.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.49

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