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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,136.28, 12,608.07 and 4,944.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,136.28, 12,608.07 and 4,944.53 is: 6,823.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,136.28 : 12,608.07 = 4,944.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,136.28/12,608.07 = 4,944.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,136.28x = 12,608.07 × 4,944.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,136.28x = 62,340,980.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,340,980.36/9,136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,823.45

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