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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,153.93, 12,632.43 and 4,962.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,153.93, 12,632.43 and 4,962.18 is: 6,847.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,153.93 : 12,632.43 = 4,962.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,153.93/12,632.43 = 4,962.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,153.93x = 12,632.43 × 4,962.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,153.93x = 62,684,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,684,391.50/9,153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,847.81

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