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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.64, 12,652.67 and 4,976.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.64, 12,652.67 and 4,976.89 is: 6,868.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.64 : 12,652.67 = 4,976.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.64/12,652.67 = 4,976.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.64x = 12,652.67 × 4,976.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.64x = 62,970,927.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,970,927.61/9,168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,868.08

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