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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.13, 12,591.32 and 4,932.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.13, 12,591.32 and 4,932.38 is: 6,806.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.13 : 12,591.32 = 4,932.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.13/12,591.32 = 4,932.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.13x = 12,591.32 × 4,932.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.13x = 62,105,181.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,105,181.76/9,124.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,806.69

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