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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.26, 12,618.94 and 4,952.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.26, 12,618.94 and 4,952.51 is: 6,834.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.26 : 12,618.94 = 4,952.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.26/12,618.94 = 4,952.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.26x = 12,618.94 × 4,952.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.26x = 62,495,426.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,495,426.54/9,144.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.39

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