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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139, 12,611.82 and 4,947.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139, 12,611.82 and 4,947.25 is: 6,827.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139 : 12,611.82 = 4,947.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139/12,611.82 = 4,947.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139x = 12,611.82 × 4,947.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139x = 62,393,826.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,393,826.50/9,139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,827.21

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