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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.08, 12,628.51 and 4,959.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.08, 12,628.51 and 4,959.33 is: 6,843.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.08 : 12,628.51 = 4,959.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.08/12,628.51 = 4,959.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.08x = 12,628.51 × 4,959.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.08x = 62,628,888.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,628,888.74/9,151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,843.88

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