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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.28, 12,628.80 and 4,959.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.28, 12,628.80 and 4,959.52 is: 6,844.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.28 : 12,628.80 = 4,959.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.28/12,628.80 = 4,959.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.28x = 12,628.80 × 4,959.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.28x = 62,632,786.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,632,786.18/9,151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,844.16

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