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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,143.53, 12,618.05 and 4,951.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,143.53, 12,618.05 and 4,951.78 is: 6,833.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,143.53 : 12,618.05 = 4,951.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,143.53/12,618.05 = 4,951.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,143.53x = 12,618.05 × 4,951.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,143.53x = 62,481,751.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,481,751.32/9,143.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.44

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