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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.92, 12,627 and 4,958.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.92, 12,627 and 4,958.16 is: 6,842.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.92 : 12,627 = 4,958.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.92/12,627 = 4,958.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.92x = 12,627 × 4,958.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.92x = 62,606,686.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,606,686.32/9,149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,842.32

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