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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,145.35, 12,620.55 and 4,953.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,145.35, 12,620.55 and 4,953.60 is: 6,835.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,145.35 : 12,620.55 = 4,953.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,145.35/12,620.55 = 4,953.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,145.35x = 12,620.55 × 4,953.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,145.35x = 62,517,156.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,517,156.48/9,145.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,835.95

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