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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.63, 12,619.58 and 4,952.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.63, 12,619.58 and 4,952.88 is: 6,834.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.63 : 12,619.58 = 4,952.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.63/12,619.58 = 4,952.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.63x = 12,619.58 × 4,952.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.63x = 62,503,265.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,503,265.39/9,144.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,834.97

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