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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.51, 12,623.54 and 4,955.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.51, 12,623.54 and 4,955.76 is: 6,838.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.51 : 12,623.54 = 4,955.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.51/12,623.54 = 4,955.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.51x = 12,623.54 × 4,955.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.51x = 62,559,209.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,559,209.81/9,147.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.93

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