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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.85, 12,651.63 and 4,976.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.85, 12,651.63 and 4,976.10 is: 6,867.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.85 : 12,651.63 = 4,976.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.85/12,651.63 = 4,976.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.85x = 12,651.63 × 4,976.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.85x = 62,955,687.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,955,687.90/9,167.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.01

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