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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.38, 12,622.07 and 4,954.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.38, 12,622.07 and 4,954.63 is: 6,837.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.38 : 12,622.07 = 4,954.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.38/12,622.07 = 4,954.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.38x = 12,622.07 × 4,954.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.38x = 62,537,686.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,537,686.68/9,146.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,837.42

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