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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,123.49, 12,590.40 and 4,931.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,123.49, 12,590.40 and 4,931.74 is: 6,805.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,123.49 : 12,590.40 = 4,931.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,123.49/12,590.40 = 4,931.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,123.49x = 12,590.40 × 4,931.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,123.49x = 62,092,579.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,092,579.30/9,123.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,805.79

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