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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.56, 12,591.93 and 4,932.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.56, 12,591.93 and 4,932.84 is: 6,807.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.56 : 12,591.93 = 4,932.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.56/12,591.93 = 4,932.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.56x = 12,591.93 × 4,932.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.56x = 62,113,988.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,113,988.96/9,124.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,807.34

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