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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,153.20, 12,631.47 and 4,961.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,153.20, 12,631.47 and 4,961.45 is: 6,846.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,153.20 : 12,631.47 = 4,961.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,153.20/12,631.47 = 4,961.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,153.20x = 12,631.47 × 4,961.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,153.20x = 62,670,406.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,670,406.83/9,153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,846.83

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