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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,123.78, 12,590.83 and 4,932.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,123.78, 12,590.83 and 4,932.03 is: 6,806.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,123.78 : 12,590.83 = 4,932.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,123.78/12,590.83 = 4,932.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,123.78x = 12,590.83 × 4,932.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,123.78x = 62,098,351.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,098,351.28/9,123.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,806.21

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