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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,130.13, 12,599.60 and 4,938.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,130.13, 12,599.60 and 4,938.38 is: 6,814.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,130.13 : 12,599.60 = 4,938.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,130.13/12,599.60 = 4,938.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,130.13x = 12,599.60 × 4,938.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,130.13x = 62,221,524.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,221,524.96/9,130.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,814.97

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