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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.17, 12,629.90 and 4,960.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.17, 12,629.90 and 4,960.42 is: 6,845.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.17 : 12,629.90 = 4,960.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.17/12,629.90 = 4,960.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.17x = 12,629.90 × 4,960.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.17x = 62,649,589.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,649,589.38/9,152.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,845.33

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