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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128.23, 12,596.95 and 4,936.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128.23, 12,596.95 and 4,936.48 is: 6,812.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128.23 : 12,596.95 = 4,936.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128.23/12,596.95 = 4,936.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128.23x = 12,596.95 × 4,936.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128.23x = 62,184,566.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,184,566.41/9,128.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,812.34

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