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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,136.23, 12,607.98 and 4,944.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,136.23, 12,607.98 and 4,944.48 is: 6,823.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,136.23 : 12,607.98 = 4,944.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,136.23/12,607.98 = 4,944.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,136.23x = 12,607.98 × 4,944.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,136.23x = 62,339,904.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,339,904.95/9,136.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,823.37

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