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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.36, 12,624.74 and 4,956.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.36, 12,624.74 and 4,956.61 is: 6,840.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.36 : 12,624.74 = 4,956.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.36/12,624.74 = 4,956.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.36x = 12,624.74 × 4,956.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.36x = 62,575,898.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,575,898.45/9,148.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,840.12

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