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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.30, 12,623.25 and 4,955.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.30, 12,623.25 and 4,955.52 is: 6,838.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.30 : 12,623.25 = 4,955.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.30/12,623.25 = 4,955.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.30x = 12,623.25 × 4,955.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.30x = 62,554,767.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,554,767.84/9,147.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.60

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