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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.64, 12,627.96 and 4,958.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.64, 12,627.96 and 4,958.88 is: 6,843.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.64 : 12,627.96 = 4,958.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.64/12,627.96 = 4,958.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.64x = 12,627.96 × 4,958.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.64x = 62,620,538.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,620,538.28/9,150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,843.30

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