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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,138.04, 12,610.54 and 4,946.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,138.04, 12,610.54 and 4,946.29 is: 6,825.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,138.04 : 12,610.54 = 4,946.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,138.04/12,610.54 = 4,946.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,138.04x = 12,610.54 × 4,946.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,138.04x = 62,375,419.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,375,419.42/9,138.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,825.91

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