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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.03, 12,614.56 and 4,949.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.03, 12,614.56 and 4,949.25 is: 6,829.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.03 : 12,614.56 = 4,949.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.03/12,614.56 = 4,949.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.03x = 12,614.56 × 4,949.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.03x = 62,432,611.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,432,611.08/9,141.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,829.93

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