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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,148.95, 12,625.54 and 4,957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,148.95, 12,625.54 and 4,957.20 is: 6,840.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,148.95 : 12,625.54 = 4,957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,148.95/12,625.54 = 4,957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,148.95x = 12,625.54 × 4,957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,148.95x = 62,587,326.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,587,326.89/9,148.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,840.93

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