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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,136.41, 12,608.23 and 4,944.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,136.41, 12,608.23 and 4,944.66 is: 6,823.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,136.41 : 12,608.23 = 4,944.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,136.41/12,608.23 = 4,944.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,136.41x = 12,608.23 × 4,944.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,136.41x = 62,343,410.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,343,410.55/9,136.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,823.62

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