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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,153.24, 12,631.52 and 4,961.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,153.24, 12,631.52 and 4,961.52 is: 6,846.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,153.24 : 12,631.52 = 4,961.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,153.24/12,631.52 = 4,961.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,153.24x = 12,631.52 × 4,961.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,153.24x = 62,671,539.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,671,539.11/9,153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,846.92

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