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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.28, 12,612.16 and 4,947.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.28, 12,612.16 and 4,947.52 is: 6,827.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.28 : 12,612.16 = 4,947.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.28/12,612.16 = 4,947.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.28x = 12,612.16 × 4,947.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.28x = 62,398,913.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,398,913.84/9,139.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,827.55

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