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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.38, 12,627.52 and 4,958.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.38, 12,627.52 and 4,958.63 is: 6,842.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.38 : 12,627.52 = 4,958.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.38/12,627.52 = 4,958.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.38x = 12,627.52 × 4,958.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.38x = 62,615,123.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,615,123.96/9,150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,842.90

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