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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.10, 12,611.97 and 4,947.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.10, 12,611.97 and 4,947.35 is: 6,827.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.10 : 12,611.97 = 4,947.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.10/12,611.97 = 4,947.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.10x = 12,611.97 × 4,947.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.10x = 62,395,766.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,395,766.72/9,139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,827.35

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