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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128.05, 12,596.74 and 4,936.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128.05, 12,596.74 and 4,936.30 is: 6,812.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128.05 : 12,596.74 = 4,936.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128.05/12,596.74 = 4,936.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128.05x = 12,596.74 × 4,936.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128.05x = 62,181,243.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,181,243.83/9,128.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,812.11

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