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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,145.63, 12,621.03 and 4,953.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,145.63, 12,621.03 and 4,953.88 is: 6,836.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,145.63 : 12,621.03 = 4,953.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,145.63/12,621.03 = 4,953.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,145.63x = 12,621.03 × 4,953.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,145.63x = 62,523,068.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,523,068.10/9,145.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.39

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