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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,130.08, 12,599.51 and 4,938.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,130.08, 12,599.51 and 4,938.33 is: 6,814.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,130.08 : 12,599.51 = 4,938.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,130.08/12,599.51 = 4,938.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,130.08x = 12,599.51 × 4,938.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,130.08x = 62,220,513.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,220,513.53/9,130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,814.89

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