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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.40, 12,612.35 and 4,947.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.40, 12,612.35 and 4,947.65 is: 6,827.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.40 : 12,612.35 = 4,947.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.40/12,612.35 = 4,947.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.40x = 12,612.35 × 4,947.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.40x = 62,401,537.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,401,537.38/9,139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,827.75

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