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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.79, 12,596.39 and 4,936.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.79, 12,596.39 and 4,936.04 is: 6,811.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.79 : 12,596.39 = 4,936.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.79/12,596.39 = 4,936.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.79x = 12,596.39 × 4,936.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.79x = 62,176,284.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,176,284.90/9,127.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,811.76

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