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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.70, 12,652.82 and 4,976.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.70, 12,652.82 and 4,976.96 is: 6,868.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.70 : 12,652.82 = 4,976.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.70/12,652.82 = 4,976.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.70x = 12,652.82 × 4,976.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.70x = 62,972,579.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,972,579.03/9,168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,868.21

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