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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.30, 12,627.42 and 4,958.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.30, 12,627.42 and 4,958.58 is: 6,842.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.30 : 12,627.42 = 4,958.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.30/12,627.42 = 4,958.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.30x = 12,627.42 × 4,958.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.30x = 62,614,072.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,614,072.26/9,150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,842.84

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