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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.17, 12,652.13 and 4,976.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.17, 12,652.13 and 4,976.42 is: 6,867.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.17 : 12,652.13 = 4,976.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.17/12,652.13 = 4,976.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.17x = 12,652.13 × 4,976.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.17x = 62,962,261.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,962,261.95/9,168.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.49

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