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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,138.87, 12,611.66 and 4,947.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,138.87, 12,611.66 and 4,947.12 is: 6,827.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,138.87 : 12,611.66 = 4,947.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,138.87/12,611.66 = 4,947.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,138.87x = 12,611.66 × 4,947.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,138.87x = 62,391,370.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,391,370.68/9,138.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,827.03

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