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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.66, 12,615.50 and 4,949.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.66, 12,615.50 and 4,949.92 is: 6,830.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.66 : 12,615.50 = 4,949.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.66/12,615.50 = 4,949.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.66x = 12,615.50 × 4,949.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.66x = 62,445,715.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,445,715.76/9,141.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,830.89

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