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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,131.64, 12,601.66 and 4,939.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,131.64, 12,601.66 and 4,939.88 is: 6,817.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,131.64 : 12,601.66 = 4,939.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,131.64/12,601.66 = 4,939.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,131.64x = 12,601.66 × 4,939.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,131.64x = 62,250,688.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,250,688.20/9,131.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,817.03

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