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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.52, 12,629.16 and 4,959.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.52, 12,629.16 and 4,959.84 is: 6,844.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.52 : 12,629.16 = 4,959.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.52/12,629.16 = 4,959.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.52x = 12,629.16 × 4,959.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.52x = 62,638,612.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,638,612.93/9,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,844.61

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