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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,124.88, 12,592.31 and 4,933.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,124.88, 12,592.31 and 4,933.13 is: 6,807.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,124.88 : 12,592.31 = 4,933.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,124.88/12,592.31 = 4,933.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,124.88x = 12,592.31 × 4,933.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,124.88x = 62,119,414.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,119,414.60/9,124.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,807.70

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