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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,114.29, 12,577.71 and 4,922.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,114.29, 12,577.71 and 4,922.54 is: 6,793.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,114.29 : 12,577.71 = 4,922.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,114.29/12,577.71 = 4,922.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,114.29x = 12,577.71 × 4,922.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,114.29x = 61,914,217.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,914,217.69/9,114.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,793.10

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