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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132, 12,602.25 and 4,940.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132, 12,602.25 and 4,940.34 is: 6,817.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132 : 12,602.25 = 4,940.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132/12,602.25 = 4,940.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132x = 12,602.25 × 4,940.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132x = 62,259,399.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,259,399.77/9,132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,817.72

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