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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.37, 12,627.50 and 4,958.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.37, 12,627.50 and 4,958.62 is: 6,842.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.37 : 12,627.50 = 4,958.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.37/12,627.50 = 4,958.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.37x = 12,627.50 × 4,958.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.37x = 62,614,886.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,614,886.12/9,150.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,842.88

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