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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.04, 12,621.58 and 4,954.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.04, 12,621.58 and 4,954.28 is: 6,836.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.04 : 12,621.58 = 4,954.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.04/12,621.58 = 4,954.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.04x = 12,621.58 × 4,954.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.04x = 62,530,841.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,530,841.36/9,146.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,836.93

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