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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,145.56, 12,620.94 and 4,953.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,145.56, 12,620.94 and 4,953.84 is: 6,836.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,145.56 : 12,620.94 = 4,953.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,145.56/12,620.94 = 4,953.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,145.56x = 12,620.94 × 4,953.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,145.56x = 62,522,117.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,522,117.41/9,145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.34

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