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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.02, 12,628.41 and 4,959.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.02, 12,628.41 and 4,959.27 is: 6,843.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.02 : 12,628.41 = 4,959.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.02/12,628.41 = 4,959.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.02x = 12,628.41 × 4,959.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.02x = 62,627,694.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,627,694.86/9,151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,843.79

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