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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.35, 12,612.32 and 4,947.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.35, 12,612.32 and 4,947.60 is: 6,827.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.35 : 12,612.32 = 4,947.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.35/12,612.32 = 4,947.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.35x = 12,612.32 × 4,947.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.35x = 62,400,714.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,400,714.43/9,139.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,827.70

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