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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.24, 12,602.52 and 4,940.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.24, 12,602.52 and 4,940.50 is: 6,817.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.24 : 12,602.52 = 4,940.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.24/12,602.52 = 4,940.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.24x = 12,602.52 × 4,940.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.24x = 62,262,750.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,262,750.06/9,132.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,817.91

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