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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,128.76, 12,597.68 and 4,937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,128.76, 12,597.68 and 4,937 is: 6,813.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,128.76 : 12,597.68 = 4,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,128.76/12,597.68 = 4,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,128.76x = 12,597.68 × 4,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,128.76x = 62,194,746.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,194,746.16/9,128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,813.06

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