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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,143.42, 12,617.92 and 4,951.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,143.42, 12,617.92 and 4,951.67 is: 6,833.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,143.42 : 12,617.92 = 4,951.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,143.42/12,617.92 = 4,951.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,143.42x = 12,617.92 × 4,951.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,143.42x = 62,479,775.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,479,775.93/9,143.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.30

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