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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,150.96, 12,628.23 and 4,959.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,150.96, 12,628.23 and 4,959.24 is: 6,843.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,150.96 : 12,628.23 = 4,959.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,150.96/12,628.23 = 4,959.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,150.96x = 12,628.23 × 4,959.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,150.96x = 62,626,423.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,626,423.35/9,150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,843.70

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