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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.26, 12,624.58 and 4,956.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.26, 12,624.58 and 4,956.50 is: 6,839.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.26 : 12,624.58 = 4,956.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.26/12,624.58 = 4,956.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.26x = 12,624.58 × 4,956.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.26x = 62,573,730.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,573,730.77/9,148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,839.96

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