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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,167.92, 12,651.86 and 4,976.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,167.92, 12,651.86 and 4,976.17 is: 6,867.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,167.92 : 12,651.86 = 4,976.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,167.92/12,651.86 = 4,976.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,167.92x = 12,651.86 × 4,976.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,167.92x = 62,957,786.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,957,786.99/9,167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.19

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