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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.43, 12,627.55 and 4,958.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.43, 12,627.55 and 4,958.68 is: 6,842.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.43 : 12,627.55 = 4,958.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.43/12,627.55 = 4,958.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.43x = 12,627.55 × 4,958.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.43x = 62,615,979.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,615,979.63/9,150.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,842.95

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