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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.44, 12,626.22 and 4,957.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.44, 12,626.22 and 4,957.68 is: 6,841.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.44 : 12,626.22 = 4,957.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.44/12,626.22 = 4,957.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.44x = 12,626.22 × 4,957.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.44x = 62,596,758.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,596,758.37/9,149.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,841.59

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