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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.50, 12,591.82 and 4,932.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.50, 12,591.82 and 4,932.76 is: 6,807.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.50 : 12,591.82 = 4,932.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.50/12,591.82 = 4,932.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.50x = 12,591.82 × 4,932.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.50x = 62,112,426.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,112,426.02/9,124.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,807.21

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