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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.76, 12,626.76 and 4,958.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.76, 12,626.76 and 4,958.04 is: 6,842.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.76 : 12,626.76 = 4,958.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.76/12,626.76 = 4,958.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.76x = 12,626.76 × 4,958.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.76x = 62,603,981.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,603,981.15/9,149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,842.14

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