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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.20, 12,624.51 and 4,956.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.20, 12,624.51 and 4,956.45 is: 6,839.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.20 : 12,624.51 = 4,956.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.20/12,624.51 = 4,956.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.20x = 12,624.51 × 4,956.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.20x = 62,572,752.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,572,752.59/9,148.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,839.90

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