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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,138.70, 12,611.40 and 4,946.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,138.70, 12,611.40 and 4,946.95 is: 6,826.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,138.70 : 12,611.40 = 4,946.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,138.70/12,611.40 = 4,946.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,138.70x = 12,611.40 × 4,946.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,138.70x = 62,387,965.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,387,965.23/9,138.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,826.79

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