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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.03, 12,627.04 and 4,958.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.03, 12,627.04 and 4,958.28 is: 6,842.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.03 : 12,627.04 = 4,958.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.03/12,627.04 = 4,958.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.03x = 12,627.04 × 4,958.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.03x = 62,608,399.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,608,399.89/9,150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,842.43

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