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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.88, 12,622.77 and 4,955.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.88, 12,622.77 and 4,955.13 is: 6,838.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.88 : 12,622.77 = 4,955.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.88/12,622.77 = 4,955.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.88x = 12,622.77 × 4,955.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.88x = 62,547,466.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,547,466.31/9,146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.12

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