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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,153.21, 12,631.47 and 4,961.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,153.21, 12,631.47 and 4,961.46 is: 6,846.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,153.21 : 12,631.47 = 4,961.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,153.21/12,631.47 = 4,961.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,153.21x = 12,631.47 × 4,961.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,153.21x = 62,670,533.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,670,533.15/9,153.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,846.84

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