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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,115.59, 12,579.53 and 4,923.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,115.59, 12,579.53 and 4,923.84 is: 6,794.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,115.59 : 12,579.53 = 4,923.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,115.59/12,579.53 = 4,923.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,115.59x = 12,579.53 × 4,923.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,115.59x = 61,939,615.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,939,615.55/9,115.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,794.91

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