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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,117.38, 12,581.98 and 4,925.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,117.38, 12,581.98 and 4,925.62 is: 6,797.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,117.38 : 12,581.98 = 4,925.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,117.38/12,581.98 = 4,925.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,117.38x = 12,581.98 × 4,925.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,117.38x = 61,974,052.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,974,052.33/9,117.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,797.35

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