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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.75, 12,629.46 and 4,960

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.75, 12,629.46 and 4,960 is: 6,844.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.75 : 12,629.46 = 4,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.75/12,629.46 = 4,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.75x = 12,629.46 × 4,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.75x = 62,642,121.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,642,121.60/9,151.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,844.82

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