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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.91, 12,626.88 and 4,958.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.91, 12,626.88 and 4,958.16 is: 6,842.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.91 : 12,626.88 = 4,958.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.91/12,626.88 = 4,958.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.91x = 12,626.88 × 4,958.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.91x = 62,606,072.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,606,072.75/9,149.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,842.26

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