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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.18, 12,623.10 and 4,955.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.18, 12,623.10 and 4,955.42 is: 6,838.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.18 : 12,623.10 = 4,955.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.18/12,623.10 = 4,955.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.18x = 12,623.10 × 4,955.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.18x = 62,552,762.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,552,762.20/9,147.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.48

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