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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,156.69, 12,636.20 and 4,964.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,156.69, 12,636.20 and 4,964.94 is: 6,851.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,156.69 : 12,636.20 = 4,964.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,156.69/12,636.20 = 4,964.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,156.69x = 12,636.20 × 4,964.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,156.69x = 62,737,950.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,737,950.00/9,156.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,851.60

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