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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.56, 12,624.98 and 4,956.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.56, 12,624.98 and 4,956.82 is: 6,840.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.56 : 12,624.98 = 4,956.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.56/12,624.98 = 4,956.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.56x = 12,624.98 × 4,956.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.56x = 62,579,753.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,579,753.36/9,148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,840.39

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