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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.47, 12,652.49 and 4,976.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.47, 12,652.49 and 4,976.72 is: 6,867.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.47 : 12,652.49 = 4,976.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.47/12,652.49 = 4,976.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.47x = 12,652.49 × 4,976.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.47x = 62,967,878.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,967,878.00/9,168.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.87

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