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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.92, 12,629.61 and 4,960.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.92, 12,629.61 and 4,960.17 is: 6,845.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.92 : 12,629.61 = 4,960.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.92/12,629.61 = 4,960.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.92x = 12,629.61 × 4,960.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.92x = 62,645,012.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,645,012.63/9,151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,845.01

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