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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.16, 12,623.10 and 4,955.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.16, 12,623.10 and 4,955.41 is: 6,838.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.16 : 12,623.10 = 4,955.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.16/12,623.10 = 4,955.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.16x = 12,623.10 × 4,955.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.16x = 62,552,633.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,552,633.17/9,147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.47

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