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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,169.05, 12,653.06 and 4,977.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,169.05, 12,653.06 and 4,977.21 is: 6,868.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,169.05 : 12,653.06 = 4,977.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,169.05/12,653.06 = 4,977.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,169.05x = 12,653.06 × 4,977.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,169.05x = 62,976,911.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,976,911.88/9,169.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,868.42

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