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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.62, 12,629.24 and 4,959.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.62, 12,629.24 and 4,959.87 is: 6,844.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.62 : 12,629.24 = 4,959.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.62/12,629.24 = 4,959.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.62x = 12,629.24 × 4,959.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.62x = 62,639,388.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,639,388.60/9,151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,844.62

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