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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.78, 12,630.86 and 4,961.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.78, 12,630.86 and 4,961.03 is: 6,846.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.78 : 12,630.86 = 4,961.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.78/12,630.86 = 4,961.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.78x = 12,630.86 × 4,961.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.78x = 62,662,119.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,662,119.37/9,152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,846.24

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