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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,142.63, 12,616.89 and 4,950.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,142.63, 12,616.89 and 4,950.88 is: 6,832.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,142.63 : 12,616.89 = 4,950.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,142.63/12,616.89 = 4,950.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,142.63x = 12,616.89 × 4,950.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,142.63x = 62,464,708.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,464,708.36/9,142.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.25

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