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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,127.88, 12,596.41 and 4,936.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,127.88, 12,596.41 and 4,936.13 is: 6,811.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,127.88 : 12,596.41 = 4,936.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,127.88/12,596.41 = 4,936.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,127.88x = 12,596.41 × 4,936.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,127.88x = 62,177,517.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,177,517.29/9,127.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,811.82

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