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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,143.97, 12,618.74 and 4,952.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,143.97, 12,618.74 and 4,952.22 is: 6,834.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,143.97 : 12,618.74 = 4,952.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,143.97/12,618.74 = 4,952.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,143.97x = 12,618.74 × 4,952.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,143.97x = 62,490,751.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,490,751.84/9,143.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.09

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