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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,131.56, 12,601.50 and 4,939.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,131.56, 12,601.50 and 4,939.84 is: 6,816.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,131.56 : 12,601.50 = 4,939.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,131.56/12,601.50 = 4,939.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,131.56x = 12,601.50 × 4,939.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,131.56x = 62,249,393.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,249,393.76/9,131.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,816.95

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