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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,153.99, 12,632.58 and 4,962.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,153.99, 12,632.58 and 4,962.24 is: 6,847.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,153.99 : 12,632.58 = 4,962.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,153.99/12,632.58 = 4,962.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,153.99x = 12,632.58 × 4,962.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,153.99x = 62,685,893.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,685,893.78/9,153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,847.93

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