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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.75, 12,626.67 and 4,958

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.75, 12,626.67 and 4,958 is: 6,842.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.75 : 12,626.67 = 4,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.75/12,626.67 = 4,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.75x = 12,626.67 × 4,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.75x = 62,603,029.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,603,029.86/9,149.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,842.05

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