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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,153.16, 12,631.38 and 4,961.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,153.16, 12,631.38 and 4,961.41 is: 6,846.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,153.16 : 12,631.38 = 4,961.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,153.16/12,631.38 = 4,961.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,153.16x = 12,631.38 × 4,961.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,153.16x = 62,669,404.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,669,404.86/9,153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,846.75

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