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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,136.59, 12,608.47 and 4,944.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,136.59, 12,608.47 and 4,944.84 is: 6,823.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,136.59 : 12,608.47 = 4,944.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,136.59/12,608.47 = 4,944.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,136.59x = 12,608.47 × 4,944.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,136.59x = 62,346,866.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,346,866.79/9,136.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,823.87

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