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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.24, 12,621.73 and 4,954.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.24, 12,621.73 and 4,954.49 is: 6,837.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.24 : 12,621.73 = 4,954.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.24/12,621.73 = 4,954.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.24x = 12,621.73 × 4,954.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.24x = 62,534,147.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,534,147.19/9,146.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,837.15

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