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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.76, 12,652.82 and 4,977.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.76, 12,652.82 and 4,977.02 is: 6,868.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.76 : 12,652.82 = 4,977.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.76/12,652.82 = 4,977.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.76x = 12,652.82 × 4,977.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.76x = 62,973,338.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,973,338.20/9,168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,868.25

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