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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,118.63, 12,583.71 and 4,926.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,118.63, 12,583.71 and 4,926.88 is: 6,799.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,118.63 : 12,583.71 = 4,926.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,118.63/12,583.71 = 4,926.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,118.63x = 12,583.71 × 4,926.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,118.63x = 61,998,429.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,998,429.12/9,118.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,799.09

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