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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,117.30, 12,581.87 and 4,925.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,117.30, 12,581.87 and 4,925.55 is: 6,797.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,117.30 : 12,581.87 = 4,925.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,117.30/12,581.87 = 4,925.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,117.30x = 12,581.87 × 4,925.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,117.30x = 61,972,629.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,972,629.78/9,117.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,797.26

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