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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,130.59, 12,600.21 and 4,938.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,130.59, 12,600.21 and 4,938.83 is: 6,815.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,130.59 : 12,600.21 = 4,938.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,130.59/12,600.21 = 4,938.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,130.59x = 12,600.21 × 4,938.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,130.59x = 62,230,270.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,230,270.46/9,130.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,815.58

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