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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.20, 12,623.13 and 4,955.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.20, 12,623.13 and 4,955.45 is: 6,838.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.20 : 12,623.13 = 4,955.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.20/12,623.13 = 4,955.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.20x = 12,623.13 × 4,955.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.20x = 62,553,289.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,553,289.56/9,147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.52

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