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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.99, 12,631.10 and 4,961.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.99, 12,631.10 and 4,961.24 is: 6,846.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.99 : 12,631.10 = 4,961.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.99/12,631.10 = 4,961.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.99x = 12,631.10 × 4,961.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.99x = 62,665,918.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,665,918.56/9,152.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,846.50

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