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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.44, 12,627.56 and 4,958.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.44, 12,627.56 and 4,958.68 is: 6,842.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.44 : 12,627.56 = 4,958.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.44/12,627.56 = 4,958.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.44x = 12,627.56 × 4,958.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.44x = 62,616,029.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,616,029.22/9,150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,842.95

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