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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.50, 12,651.42 and 4,976.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.50, 12,651.42 and 4,976.02 is: 6,867.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.50 : 12,651.42 = 4,976.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.50/12,651.42 = 4,976.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.50x = 12,651.42 × 4,976.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.50x = 62,953,718.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,953,718.95/9,167.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.05

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