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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.38, 12,591.63 and 4,932.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.38, 12,591.63 and 4,932.63 is: 6,807.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.38 : 12,591.63 = 4,932.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.38/12,591.63 = 4,932.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.38x = 12,591.63 × 4,932.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.38x = 62,109,851.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,109,851.89/9,124.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,807.02

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