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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.56, 12,630.48 and 4,960.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.56, 12,630.48 and 4,960.72 is: 6,845.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.56 : 12,630.48 = 4,960.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.56/12,630.48 = 4,960.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.56x = 12,630.48 × 4,960.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.56x = 62,656,274.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,656,274.75/9,152.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,845.76

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