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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.86, 12,622.67 and 4,955.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.86, 12,622.67 and 4,955.11 is: 6,838.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.86 : 12,622.67 = 4,955.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.86/12,622.67 = 4,955.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.86x = 12,622.67 × 4,955.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.86x = 62,546,693.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,546,693.57/9,146.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.05

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