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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.06, 12,625.71 and 4,957.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.06, 12,625.71 and 4,957.31 is: 6,841.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.06 : 12,625.71 = 4,957.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.06/12,625.71 = 4,957.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.06x = 12,625.71 × 4,957.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.06x = 62,589,558.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,589,558.44/9,149.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,841.09

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