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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,138.26, 12,610.85 and 4,946.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,138.26, 12,610.85 and 4,946.51 is: 6,826.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,138.26 : 12,610.85 = 4,946.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,138.26/12,610.85 = 4,946.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,138.26x = 12,610.85 × 4,946.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,138.26x = 62,379,607.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,379,607.85/9,138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,826.21

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