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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.97, 12,603.51 and 4,941.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.97, 12,603.51 and 4,941.22 is: 6,818.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.97 : 12,603.51 = 4,941.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.97/12,603.51 = 4,941.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.97x = 12,603.51 × 4,941.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.97x = 62,276,715.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,276,715.68/9,132.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,818.89

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