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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,143.82, 12,618.44 and 4,952.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,143.82, 12,618.44 and 4,952.08 is: 6,833.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,143.82 : 12,618.44 = 4,952.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,143.82/12,618.44 = 4,952.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,143.82x = 12,618.44 × 4,952.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,143.82x = 62,487,524.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,487,524.36/9,143.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.85

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