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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.28, 12,625.98 and 4,957.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.28, 12,625.98 and 4,957.52 is: 6,841.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.28 : 12,625.98 = 4,957.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.28/12,625.98 = 4,957.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.28x = 12,625.98 × 4,957.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.28x = 62,593,548.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,593,548.37/9,149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,841.36

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