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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.82, 12,615.74 and 4,950.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.82, 12,615.74 and 4,950.06 is: 6,831.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.82 : 12,615.74 = 4,950.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.82/12,615.74 = 4,950.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.82x = 12,615.74 × 4,950.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.82x = 62,448,669.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,448,669.94/9,141.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,831.10

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