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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,117.03, 12,581.50 and 4,925.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,117.03, 12,581.50 and 4,925.28 is: 6,796.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,117.03 : 12,581.50 = 4,925.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,117.03/12,581.50 = 4,925.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,117.03x = 12,581.50 × 4,925.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,117.03x = 61,967,410.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,967,410.32/9,117.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,796.89

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