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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.84, 12,628.17 and 4,959.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.84, 12,628.17 and 4,959.09 is: 6,843.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.84 : 12,628.17 = 4,959.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.84/12,628.17 = 4,959.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.84x = 12,628.17 × 4,959.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.84x = 62,624,231.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,624,231.57/9,150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,843.55

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