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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,135.89, 12,607.65 and 4,944.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,135.89, 12,607.65 and 4,944.14 is: 6,822.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,135.89 : 12,607.65 = 4,944.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,135.89/12,607.65 = 4,944.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,135.89x = 12,607.65 × 4,944.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,135.89x = 62,333,970.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,333,970.91/9,135.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,822.98

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