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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.05, 12,611.88 and 4,947.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.05, 12,611.88 and 4,947.30 is: 6,827.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.05 : 12,611.88 = 4,947.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.05/12,611.88 = 4,947.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.05x = 12,611.88 × 4,947.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.05x = 62,394,753.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,394,753.92/9,139.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,827.27

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