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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,121.39, 12,587.53 and 4,929.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,121.39, 12,587.53 and 4,929.64 is: 6,802.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,121.39 : 12,587.53 = 4,929.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,121.39/12,587.53 = 4,929.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,121.39x = 12,587.53 × 4,929.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,121.39x = 62,051,966.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,051,966.08/9,121.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,802.91

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