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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.64, 12,630.63 and 4,960.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.64, 12,630.63 and 4,960.89 is: 6,846.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.64 : 12,630.63 = 4,960.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.64/12,630.63 = 4,960.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.64x = 12,630.63 × 4,960.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.64x = 62,659,166.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,659,166.06/9,152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,846.02

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