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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.34, 12,591.61 and 4,932.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.34, 12,591.61 and 4,932.59 is: 6,806.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.34 : 12,591.61 = 4,932.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.34/12,591.61 = 4,932.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.34x = 12,591.61 × 4,932.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.34x = 62,109,249.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,109,249.57/9,124.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,806.99

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