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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,121.81, 12,588.11 and 4,930.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,121.81, 12,588.11 and 4,930.06 is: 6,803.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,121.81 : 12,588.11 = 4,930.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,121.81/12,588.11 = 4,930.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,121.81x = 12,588.11 × 4,930.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,121.81x = 62,060,099.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,060,099.95/9,121.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,803.49

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