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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,130.08, 12,599.50 and 4,938.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,130.08, 12,599.50 and 4,938.32 is: 6,814.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,130.08 : 12,599.50 = 4,938.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,130.08/12,599.50 = 4,938.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,130.08x = 12,599.50 × 4,938.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,130.08x = 62,220,362.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,220,362.84/9,130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,814.88

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