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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.26, 12,652.23 and 4,976.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.26, 12,652.23 and 4,976.51 is: 6,867.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.26 : 12,652.23 = 4,976.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.26/12,652.23 = 4,976.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.26x = 12,652.23 × 4,976.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.26x = 62,963,949.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,963,949.12/9,168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.60

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