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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.50, 12,629.07 and 4,959.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.50, 12,629.07 and 4,959.78 is: 6,844.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.50 : 12,629.07 = 4,959.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.50/12,629.07 = 4,959.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.50x = 12,629.07 × 4,959.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.50x = 62,637,408.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,637,408.80/9,151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,844.50

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