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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,136.79, 12,608.76 and 4,945.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,136.79, 12,608.76 and 4,945.04 is: 6,824.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,136.79 : 12,608.76 = 4,945.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,136.79/12,608.76 = 4,945.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,136.79x = 12,608.76 × 4,945.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,136.79x = 62,350,759.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,350,759.51/9,136.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,824.15

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