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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,117.93, 12,582.77 and 4,926.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,117.93, 12,582.77 and 4,926.18 is: 6,798.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,117.93 : 12,582.77 = 4,926.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,117.93/12,582.77 = 4,926.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,117.93x = 12,582.77 × 4,926.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,117.93x = 61,984,965.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,984,965.29/9,117.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,798.14

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