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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,121.09, 12,587.11 and 4,929.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,121.09, 12,587.11 and 4,929.34 is: 6,802.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,121.09 : 12,587.11 = 4,929.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,121.09/12,587.11 = 4,929.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,121.09x = 12,587.11 × 4,929.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,121.09x = 62,046,144.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,046,144.81/9,121.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,802.49

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