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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.61, 12,630.58 and 4,960.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.61, 12,630.58 and 4,960.86 is: 6,845.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.61 : 12,630.58 = 4,960.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.61/12,630.58 = 4,960.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.61x = 12,630.58 × 4,960.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.61x = 62,658,539.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,658,539.10/9,152.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,845.97

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