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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.57, 12,623.67 and 4,955.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.57, 12,623.67 and 4,955.82 is: 6,839.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.57 : 12,623.67 = 4,955.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.57/12,623.67 = 4,955.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.57x = 12,623.67 × 4,955.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.57x = 62,560,636.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,560,636.26/9,147.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,839.04

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