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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.13, 12,628.55 and 4,959.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.13, 12,628.55 and 4,959.38 is: 6,843.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.13 : 12,628.55 = 4,959.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.13/12,628.55 = 4,959.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.13x = 12,628.55 × 4,959.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.13x = 62,629,727.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,629,727.55/9,151.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,843.94

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