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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.42, 12,630.30 and 4,960.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.42, 12,630.30 and 4,960.67 is: 6,845.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.42 : 12,630.30 = 4,960.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.42/12,630.30 = 4,960.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.42x = 12,630.30 × 4,960.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.42x = 62,654,750.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,654,750.30/9,152.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,845.70

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