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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,169.02, 12,653.26 and 4,977.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,169.02, 12,653.26 and 4,977.27 is: 6,868.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,169.02 : 12,653.26 = 4,977.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,169.02/12,653.26 = 4,977.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,169.02x = 12,653.26 × 4,977.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,169.02x = 62,978,691.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,978,691.40/9,169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,868.64

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