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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,147.66, 12,623.79 and 4,955.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,147.66, 12,623.79 and 4,955.91 is: 6,839.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,147.66 : 12,623.79 = 4,955.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,147.66/12,623.79 = 4,955.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,147.66x = 12,623.79 × 4,955.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,147.66x = 62,562,367.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,562,367.10/9,147.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,839.17

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