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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.38, 12,624.84 and 4,956.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.38, 12,624.84 and 4,956.63 is: 6,840.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.38 : 12,624.84 = 4,956.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.38/12,624.84 = 4,956.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.38x = 12,624.84 × 4,956.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.38x = 62,576,660.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,576,660.69/9,148.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,840.19

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