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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.47, 12,630.46 and 4,960.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.47, 12,630.46 and 4,960.72 is: 6,845.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.47 : 12,630.46 = 4,960.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.47/12,630.46 = 4,960.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.47x = 12,630.46 × 4,960.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.47x = 62,656,175.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,656,175.53/9,152.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,845.82

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