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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.20, 12,623.04 and 4,955.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.20, 12,623.04 and 4,955.44 is: 6,838.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.20 : 12,623.04 = 4,955.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.20/12,623.04 = 4,955.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.20x = 12,623.04 × 4,955.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.20x = 62,552,717.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,552,717.34/9,147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.46

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