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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.18, 12,629.98 and 4,960.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.18, 12,629.98 and 4,960.44 is: 6,845.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.18 : 12,629.98 = 4,960.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.18/12,629.98 = 4,960.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.18x = 12,629.98 × 4,960.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.18x = 62,650,257.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,650,257.99/9,152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,845.39

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