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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.62, 12,630.66 and 4,960.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.62, 12,630.66 and 4,960.90 is: 6,846.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.62 : 12,630.66 = 4,960.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.62/12,630.66 = 4,960.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.62x = 12,630.66 × 4,960.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.62x = 62,659,441.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,659,441.19/9,152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,846.07

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