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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.88, 12,615.85 and 4,950.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.88, 12,615.85 and 4,950.13 is: 6,831.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.88 : 12,615.85 = 4,950.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.88/12,615.85 = 4,950.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.88x = 12,615.85 × 4,950.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.88x = 62,450,097.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,450,097.56/9,141.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,831.21

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