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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,116.73, 12,581.08 and 4,924.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,116.73, 12,581.08 and 4,924.98 is: 6,796.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,116.73 : 12,581.08 = 4,924.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,116.73/12,581.08 = 4,924.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,116.73x = 12,581.08 × 4,924.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,116.73x = 61,961,555.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,961,555.07/9,116.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,796.47

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