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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.14, 12,623.09 and 4,955.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.14, 12,623.09 and 4,955.39 is: 6,838.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.14 : 12,623.09 = 4,955.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.14/12,623.09 = 4,955.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.14x = 12,623.09 × 4,955.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.14x = 62,552,246.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,552,246.06/9,147.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.45

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