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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,131.30, 12,601.22 and 4,939.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,131.30, 12,601.22 and 4,939.55 is: 6,816.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,131.30 : 12,601.22 = 4,939.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,131.30/12,601.22 = 4,939.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,131.30x = 12,601.22 × 4,939.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,131.30x = 62,244,356.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,244,356.25/9,131.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,816.59

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