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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,155.88, 12,635.14 and 4,964.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,155.88, 12,635.14 and 4,964.12 is: 6,850.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,155.88 : 12,635.14 = 4,964.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,155.88/12,635.14 = 4,964.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,155.88x = 12,635.14 × 4,964.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,155.88x = 62,722,351.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,722,351.18/9,155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,850.50

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