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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.22, 12,628.70 and 4,959.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.22, 12,628.70 and 4,959.47 is: 6,844.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.22 : 12,628.70 = 4,959.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.22/12,628.70 = 4,959.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.22x = 12,628.70 × 4,959.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.22x = 62,631,658.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,631,658.79/9,151.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,844.08

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