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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,129.76, 12,599.02 and 4,938

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,129.76, 12,599.02 and 4,938 is: 6,814.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,129.76 : 12,599.02 = 4,938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,129.76/12,599.02 = 4,938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,129.76x = 12,599.02 × 4,938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,129.76x = 62,213,960.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,213,960.76/9,129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,814.41

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