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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.86, 12,625.41 and 4,957.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.86, 12,625.41 and 4,957.11 is: 6,840.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.86 : 12,625.41 = 4,957.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.86/12,625.41 = 4,957.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.86x = 12,625.41 × 4,957.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.86x = 62,585,546.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,585,546.17/9,148.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,840.80

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