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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,120.97, 12,586.93 and 4,929.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,120.97, 12,586.93 and 4,929.22 is: 6,802.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,120.97 : 12,586.93 = 4,929.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,120.97/12,586.93 = 4,929.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,120.97x = 12,586.93 × 4,929.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,120.97x = 62,043,684.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,043,684.16/9,120.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,802.32

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