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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,117.99, 12,582.81 and 4,926.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,117.99, 12,582.81 and 4,926.24 is: 6,798.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,117.99 : 12,582.81 = 4,926.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,117.99/12,582.81 = 4,926.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,117.99x = 12,582.81 × 4,926.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,117.99x = 61,985,941.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,985,941.93/9,117.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,798.20

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