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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.30, 12,626.01 and 4,957.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.30, 12,626.01 and 4,957.52 is: 6,841.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.30 : 12,626.01 = 4,957.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.30/12,626.01 = 4,957.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.30x = 12,626.01 × 4,957.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.30x = 62,593,697.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,593,697.10/9,149.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,841.36

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