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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.59, 12,614.03 and 4,948.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.59, 12,614.03 and 4,948.84 is: 6,829.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.59 : 12,614.03 = 4,948.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.59/12,614.03 = 4,948.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.59x = 12,614.03 × 4,948.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.59x = 62,424,816.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,424,816.23/9,140.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,829.41

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