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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,131.40, 12,601.32 and 4,939.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,131.40, 12,601.32 and 4,939.65 is: 6,816.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,131.40 : 12,601.32 = 4,939.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,131.40/12,601.32 = 4,939.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,131.40x = 12,601.32 × 4,939.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,131.40x = 62,246,110.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,246,110.34/9,131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,816.71

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