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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.66, 12,651.52 and 4,975.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.66, 12,651.52 and 4,975.90 is: 6,866.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.66 : 12,651.52 = 4,975.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.66/12,651.52 = 4,975.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.66x = 12,651.52 × 4,975.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.66x = 62,952,698.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,952,698.37/9,167.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.82

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