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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,154.28, 12,632.93 and 4,962.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,154.28, 12,632.93 and 4,962.53 is: 6,848.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,154.28 : 12,632.93 = 4,962.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,154.28/12,632.93 = 4,962.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,154.28x = 12,632.93 × 4,962.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,154.28x = 62,691,319.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,691,319.49/9,154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,848.31

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