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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,116.59, 12,580.91 and 4,924.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,116.59, 12,580.91 and 4,924.84 is: 6,796.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,116.59 : 12,580.91 = 4,924.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,116.59/12,580.91 = 4,924.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,116.59x = 12,580.91 × 4,924.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,116.59x = 61,958,968.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,958,968.80/9,116.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,796.29

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