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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.31, 12,652.26 and 4,976.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.31, 12,652.26 and 4,976.56 is: 6,867.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.31 : 12,652.26 = 4,976.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.31/12,652.26 = 4,976.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.31x = 12,652.26 × 4,976.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.31x = 62,964,731.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,964,731.03/9,168.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.65

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