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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.88, 12,651.68 and 4,976.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.88, 12,651.68 and 4,976.13 is: 6,867.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.88 : 12,651.68 = 4,976.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.88/12,651.68 = 4,976.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.88x = 12,651.68 × 4,976.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.88x = 62,956,416.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,956,416.84/9,167.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.06

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