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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128.64, 12,597.50 and 4,936.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128.64, 12,597.50 and 4,936.89 is: 6,812.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128.64 : 12,597.50 = 4,936.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128.64/12,597.50 = 4,936.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128.64x = 12,597.50 × 4,936.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128.64x = 62,192,447.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,192,447.09/9,128.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,812.89

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