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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,156.28, 12,635.70 and 4,964.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,156.28, 12,635.70 and 4,964.52 is: 6,851.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,156.28 : 12,635.70 = 4,964.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,156.28/12,635.70 = 4,964.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,156.28x = 12,635.70 × 4,964.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,156.28x = 62,730,185.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,730,185.36/9,156.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,851.06

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