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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.11, 12,621.63 and 4,954.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.11, 12,621.63 and 4,954.36 is: 6,837.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.11 : 12,621.63 = 4,954.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.11/12,621.63 = 4,954.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.11x = 12,621.63 × 4,954.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.11x = 62,532,017.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,532,017.12/9,146.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,837.01

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