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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,115.71, 12,579.68 and 4,923.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,115.71, 12,579.68 and 4,923.96 is: 6,795.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,115.71 : 12,579.68 = 4,923.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,115.71/12,579.68 = 4,923.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,115.71x = 12,579.68 × 4,923.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,115.71x = 61,941,806.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,941,806.27/9,115.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.06

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