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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,115.19, 12,578.96 and 4,923.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,115.19, 12,578.96 and 4,923.44 is: 6,794.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,115.19 : 12,578.96 = 4,923.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,115.19/12,578.96 = 4,923.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,115.19x = 12,578.96 × 4,923.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,115.19x = 61,931,754.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,931,754.82/9,115.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,794.35

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