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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.14, 12,625.84 and 4,957.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.14, 12,625.84 and 4,957.39 is: 6,841.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.14 : 12,625.84 = 4,957.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.14/12,625.84 = 4,957.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.14x = 12,625.84 × 4,957.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.14x = 62,591,234.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,591,234.94/9,149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,841.21

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