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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,155.78, 12,635.01 and 4,964.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,155.78, 12,635.01 and 4,964.02 is: 6,850.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,155.78 : 12,635.01 = 4,964.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,155.78/12,635.01 = 4,964.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,155.78x = 12,635.01 × 4,964.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,155.78x = 62,720,442.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,720,442.34/9,155.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,850.37

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