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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.28, 13,661.70 and 4,732.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.28, 13,661.70 and 4,732.54 is: 7,085.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.28 : 13,661.70 = 4,732.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.28/13,661.70 = 4,732.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.28x = 13,661.70 × 4,732.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.28x = 64,654,541.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,654,541.72/9,124.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,085.99

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