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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,117.69, 12,582.41 and 4,925.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,117.69, 12,582.41 and 4,925.94 is: 6,797.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,117.69 : 12,582.41 = 4,925.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,117.69/12,582.41 = 4,925.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,117.69x = 12,582.41 × 4,925.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,117.69x = 61,980,196.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,980,196.72/9,117.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,797.80

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