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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.25, 12,628.73 and 4,959.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.25, 12,628.73 and 4,959.50 is: 6,844.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.25 : 12,628.73 = 4,959.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.25/12,628.73 = 4,959.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.25x = 12,628.73 × 4,959.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.25x = 62,632,135.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,632,135.69/9,151.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,844.11

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