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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.45, 12,652.50 and 4,976.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.45, 12,652.50 and 4,976.73 is: 6,867.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.45 : 12,652.50 = 4,976.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.45/12,652.50 = 4,976.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.45x = 12,652.50 × 4,976.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.45x = 62,968,076.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,968,076.33/9,168.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.91

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