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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.13, 12,629.93 and 4,960.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.13, 12,629.93 and 4,960.38 is: 6,845.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.13 : 12,629.93 = 4,960.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.13/12,629.93 = 4,960.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.13x = 12,629.93 × 4,960.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.13x = 62,649,252.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,649,252.17/9,152.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,845.32

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