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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,118.07, 12,582.94 and 4,926.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,118.07, 12,582.94 and 4,926.32 is: 6,798.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,118.07 : 12,582.94 = 4,926.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,118.07/12,582.94 = 4,926.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,118.07x = 12,582.94 × 4,926.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,118.07x = 61,987,588.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,987,588.98/9,118.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,798.32

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