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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.12, 12,627.27 and 4,958.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.12, 12,627.27 and 4,958.46 is: 6,842.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.12 : 12,627.27 = 4,958.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.12/12,627.27 = 4,958.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.12x = 12,627.27 × 4,958.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.12x = 62,611,813.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,611,813.20/9,150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,842.73

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