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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,138.36, 12,610.96 and 4,946.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,138.36, 12,610.96 and 4,946.62 is: 6,826.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,138.36 : 12,610.96 = 4,946.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,138.36/12,610.96 = 4,946.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,138.36x = 12,610.96 × 4,946.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,138.36x = 62,381,626.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,381,626.96/9,138.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,826.35

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