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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.64, 12,625.16 and 4,956.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.64, 12,625.16 and 4,956.89 is: 6,840.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.64 : 12,625.16 = 4,956.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.64/12,625.16 = 4,956.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.64x = 12,625.16 × 4,956.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.64x = 62,581,529.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,581,529.35/9,148.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,840.53

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