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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,136.58, 12,608.51 and 4,944.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,136.58, 12,608.51 and 4,944.83 is: 6,823.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,136.58 : 12,608.51 = 4,944.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,136.58/12,608.51 = 4,944.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,136.58x = 12,608.51 × 4,944.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,136.58x = 62,346,887.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,346,887.82/9,136.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,823.88

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