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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.83, 12,628.13 and 4,959.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.83, 12,628.13 and 4,959.08 is: 6,843.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.83 : 12,628.13 = 4,959.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.83/12,628.13 = 4,959.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.83x = 12,628.13 × 4,959.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.83x = 62,623,950.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,623,950.89/9,150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,843.52

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