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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,136.76, 12,608.78 and 4,945.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,136.76, 12,608.78 and 4,945.01 is: 6,824.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,136.76 : 12,608.78 = 4,945.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,136.76/12,608.78 = 4,945.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,136.76x = 12,608.78 × 4,945.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,136.76x = 62,350,455.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,350,455.42/9,136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,824.14

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