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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.56, 12,652.65 and 4,976.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.56, 12,652.65 and 4,976.81 is: 6,868.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.56 : 12,652.65 = 4,976.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.56/12,652.65 = 4,976.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.56x = 12,652.65 × 4,976.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.56x = 62,969,866.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,969,866.68/9,168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,868.02

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