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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,121.84, 12,588.10 and 4,930.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,121.84, 12,588.10 and 4,930.09 is: 6,803.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,121.84 : 12,588.10 = 4,930.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,121.84/12,588.10 = 4,930.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,121.84x = 12,588.10 × 4,930.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,121.84x = 62,060,422.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,060,422.13/9,121.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,803.50

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