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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.31, 12,591.56 and 4,932.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.31, 12,591.56 and 4,932.56 is: 6,806.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.31 : 12,591.56 = 4,932.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.31/12,591.56 = 4,932.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.31x = 12,591.56 × 4,932.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.31x = 62,108,669.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,108,669.00/9,124.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,806.94

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