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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.28, 12,627.36 and 4,958.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.28, 12,627.36 and 4,958.52 is: 6,842.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.28 : 12,627.36 = 4,958.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.28/12,627.36 = 4,958.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.28x = 12,627.36 × 4,958.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.28x = 62,613,017.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,613,017.11/9,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,842.74

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