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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,125.78, 13,685.93 and 4,740.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,125.78, 13,685.93 and 4,740.84 is: 7,109.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,125.78 : 13,685.93 = 4,740.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,125.78/13,685.93 = 4,740.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,125.78x = 13,685.93 × 4,740.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,125.78x = 64,882,780.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,882,780.68/9,125.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,109.84

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