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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,121.03, 12,587.03 and 4,929.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,121.03, 12,587.03 and 4,929.28 is: 6,802.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,121.03 : 12,587.03 = 4,929.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,121.03/12,587.03 = 4,929.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,121.03x = 12,587.03 × 4,929.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,121.03x = 62,044,986.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,044,986.33/9,121.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,802.41

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