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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.94, 12,626.89 and 4,958.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.94, 12,626.89 and 4,958.19 is: 6,842.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.94 : 12,626.89 = 4,958.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.94/12,626.89 = 4,958.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.94x = 12,626.89 × 4,958.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.94x = 62,606,507.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,606,507.33/9,149.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,842.29

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