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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,126.71, 12,594.85 and 4,934.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,126.71, 12,594.85 and 4,934.96 is: 6,810.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,126.71 : 12,594.85 = 4,934.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,126.71/12,594.85 = 4,934.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,126.71x = 12,594.85 × 4,934.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,126.71x = 62,155,052.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,155,052.88/9,126.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,810.24

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