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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.52, 12,630.44 and 4,960.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.52, 12,630.44 and 4,960.76 is: 6,845.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.52 : 12,630.44 = 4,960.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.52/12,630.44 = 4,960.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.52x = 12,630.44 × 4,960.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.52x = 62,656,581.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,656,581.53/9,152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,845.83

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