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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.05, 12,627.07 and 4,958.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.05, 12,627.07 and 4,958.30 is: 6,842.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.05 : 12,627.07 = 4,958.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.05/12,627.07 = 4,958.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.05x = 12,627.07 × 4,958.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.05x = 62,608,777.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,608,777.22/9,150.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,842.45

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