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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.41, 12,612.38 and 4,947.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.41, 12,612.38 and 4,947.66 is: 6,827.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.41 : 12,612.38 = 4,947.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.41/12,612.38 = 4,947.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.41x = 12,612.38 × 4,947.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.41x = 62,401,780.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,401,780.40/9,139.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,827.77

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