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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.16, 12,625.88 and 4,957.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.16, 12,625.88 and 4,957.44 is: 6,841.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.16 : 12,625.88 = 4,957.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.16/12,625.88 = 4,957.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.16x = 12,625.88 × 4,957.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.16x = 62,592,042.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,592,042.55/9,149.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,841.29

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