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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,142.69, 12,616.91 and 4,950.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,142.69, 12,616.91 and 4,950.94 is: 6,832.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,142.69 : 12,616.91 = 4,950.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,142.69/12,616.91 = 4,950.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,142.69x = 12,616.91 × 4,950.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,142.69x = 62,465,576.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,465,576.77/9,142.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.30

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