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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,135.98, 12,607.67 and 4,944.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,135.98, 12,607.67 and 4,944.23 is: 6,823.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,135.98 : 12,607.67 = 4,944.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,135.98/12,607.67 = 4,944.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,135.98x = 12,607.67 × 4,944.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,135.98x = 62,335,195.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,335,195.52/9,135.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,823.04

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