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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,143.54, 12,618.09 and 4,951.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,143.54, 12,618.09 and 4,951.79 is: 6,833.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,143.54 : 12,618.09 = 4,951.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,143.54/12,618.09 = 4,951.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,143.54x = 12,618.09 × 4,951.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,143.54x = 62,482,068.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,482,068.79/9,143.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.47

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