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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,115.88, 12,579.92 and 4,924.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,115.88, 12,579.92 and 4,924.13 is: 6,795.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,115.88 : 12,579.92 = 4,924.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,115.88/12,579.92 = 4,924.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,115.88x = 12,579.92 × 4,924.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,115.88x = 61,945,073.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,945,073.95/9,115.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.30

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