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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128.06, 12,596.71 and 4,936.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128.06, 12,596.71 and 4,936.31 is: 6,812.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128.06 : 12,596.71 = 4,936.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128.06/12,596.71 = 4,936.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128.06x = 12,596.71 × 4,936.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128.06x = 62,181,177.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,181,177.88/9,128.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,812.10

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