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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.93, 12,603.38 and 4,941.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.93, 12,603.38 and 4,941.18 is: 6,818.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.93 : 12,603.38 = 4,941.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.93/12,603.38 = 4,941.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.93x = 12,603.38 × 4,941.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.93x = 62,275,544.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,275,544.48/9,132.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,818.79

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