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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.86, 12,626.79 and 4,958.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.86, 12,626.79 and 4,958.11 is: 6,842.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.86 : 12,626.79 = 4,958.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.86/12,626.79 = 4,958.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.86x = 12,626.79 × 4,958.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.86x = 62,605,013.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,605,013.77/9,149.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,842.18

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