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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.06, 12,628.46 and 4,959.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.06, 12,628.46 and 4,959.31 is: 6,843.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.06 : 12,628.46 = 4,959.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.06/12,628.46 = 4,959.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.06x = 12,628.46 × 4,959.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.06x = 62,628,428.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,628,428.79/9,151.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,843.85

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