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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,116.63, 12,580.96 and 4,924.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,116.63, 12,580.96 and 4,924.88 is: 6,796.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,116.63 : 12,580.96 = 4,924.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,116.63/12,580.96 = 4,924.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,116.63x = 12,580.96 × 4,924.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,116.63x = 61,959,718.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,959,718.28/9,116.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,796.34

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