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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.02, 12,613.26 and 4,948.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.02, 12,613.26 and 4,948.27 is: 6,828.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.02 : 12,613.26 = 4,948.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.02/12,613.26 = 4,948.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.02x = 12,613.26 × 4,948.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.02x = 62,413,752.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,413,752.99/9,140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,828.63

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