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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.81, 12,614.32 and 4,949.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.81, 12,614.32 and 4,949.06 is: 6,829.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.81 : 12,614.32 = 4,949.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.81/12,614.32 = 4,949.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.81x = 12,614.32 × 4,949.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.81x = 62,429,026.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,429,026.54/9,140.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,829.70

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