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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.32, 12,624.66 and 4,956.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.32, 12,624.66 and 4,956.57 is: 6,840.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.32 : 12,624.66 = 4,956.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.32/12,624.66 = 4,956.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.32x = 12,624.66 × 4,956.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.32x = 62,575,011.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,575,011.02/9,148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,840.05

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