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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.55, 12,629.15 and 4,959.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.55, 12,629.15 and 4,959.80 is: 6,844.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.55 : 12,629.15 = 4,959.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.55/12,629.15 = 4,959.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.55x = 12,629.15 × 4,959.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.55x = 62,637,970.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,637,970.23/9,151.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,844.52

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