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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.73, 12,630.85 and 4,960.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.73, 12,630.85 and 4,960.98 is: 6,846.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.73 : 12,630.85 = 4,960.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.73/12,630.85 = 4,960.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.73x = 12,630.85 × 4,960.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.73x = 62,661,394.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,661,394.23/9,152.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,846.20

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