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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.50, 12,627.69 and 4,958.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.50, 12,627.69 and 4,958.75 is: 6,843.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.50 : 12,627.69 = 4,958.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.50/12,627.69 = 4,958.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.50x = 12,627.69 × 4,958.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.50x = 62,617,557.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,617,557.79/9,150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,843.08

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