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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.16, 12,652.21 and 4,976.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.16, 12,652.21 and 4,976.41 is: 6,867.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.16 : 12,652.21 = 4,976.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.16/12,652.21 = 4,976.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.16x = 12,652.21 × 4,976.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.16x = 62,962,584.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,962,584.37/9,168.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.53

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