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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.63, 12,630.62 and 4,960.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.63, 12,630.62 and 4,960.88 is: 6,846.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.63 : 12,630.62 = 4,960.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.63/12,630.62 = 4,960.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.63x = 12,630.62 × 4,960.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.63x = 62,658,990.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,658,990.15/9,152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,846.01

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