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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.56, 12,619.44 and 4,952.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.56, 12,619.44 and 4,952.72 is: 6,834.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.56 : 12,619.44 = 4,952.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.56/12,619.44 = 4,952.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.56x = 12,619.44 × 4,952.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.56x = 62,500,552.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,500,552.88/9,144.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.73

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