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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,151.99, 12,629.72 and 4,960.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,151.99, 12,629.72 and 4,960.24 is: 6,845.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,151.99 : 12,629.72 = 4,960.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,151.99/12,629.72 = 4,960.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,151.99x = 12,629.72 × 4,960.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,151.99x = 62,646,423.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,646,423.16/9,151.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,845.12

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