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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,117.25, 12,581.82 and 4,925.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,117.25, 12,581.82 and 4,925.50 is: 6,797.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,117.25 : 12,581.82 = 4,925.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,117.25/12,581.82 = 4,925.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,117.25x = 12,581.82 × 4,925.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,117.25x = 61,971,754.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,971,754.41/9,117.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,797.20

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