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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.25, 12,621.83 and 4,954.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.25, 12,621.83 and 4,954.50 is: 6,837.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.25 : 12,621.83 = 4,954.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.25/12,621.83 = 4,954.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.25x = 12,621.83 × 4,954.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.25x = 62,534,831.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,534,831.96/9,146.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,837.21

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