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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.95, 12,615.89 and 4,950.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.95, 12,615.89 and 4,950.20 is: 6,831.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.95 : 12,615.89 = 4,950.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.95/12,615.89 = 4,950.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.95x = 12,615.89 × 4,950.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.95x = 62,451,114.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,451,114.50/9,141.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,831.27

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