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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.90, 12,651.72 and 4,976.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.90, 12,651.72 and 4,976.14 is: 6,867.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.90 : 12,651.72 = 4,976.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.90/12,651.72 = 4,976.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.90x = 12,651.72 × 4,976.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.90x = 62,956,729.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,956,729.96/9,167.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.08

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