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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,129.65, 12,598.88 and 4,937.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,129.65, 12,598.88 and 4,937.90 is: 6,814.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,129.65 : 12,598.88 = 4,937.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,129.65/12,598.88 = 4,937.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,129.65x = 12,598.88 × 4,937.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,129.65x = 62,211,921.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,211,921.87/9,129.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,814.28

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