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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.50, 12,591.81 and 4,932.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.50, 12,591.81 and 4,932.75 is: 6,807.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.50 : 12,591.81 = 4,932.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.50/12,591.81 = 4,932.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.50x = 12,591.81 × 4,932.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.50x = 62,112,250.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,112,250.78/9,124.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,807.20

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