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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.76, 12,596.30 and 4,936

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.76, 12,596.30 and 4,936 is: 6,811.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.76 : 12,596.30 = 4,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.76/12,596.30 = 4,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.76x = 12,596.30 × 4,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.76x = 62,175,336.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,175,336.80/9,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,811.68

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