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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.18, 12,628.60 and 4,959.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.18, 12,628.60 and 4,959.44 is: 6,844.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.18 : 12,628.60 = 4,959.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.18/12,628.60 = 4,959.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.18x = 12,628.60 × 4,959.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.18x = 62,630,783.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,630,783.98/9,151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,844.01

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