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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,133.24, 12,603.87 and 4,941.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,133.24, 12,603.87 and 4,941.49 is: 6,819.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,133.24 : 12,603.87 = 4,941.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,133.24/12,603.87 = 4,941.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,133.24x = 12,603.87 × 4,941.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,133.24x = 62,281,945.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,281,945.98/9,133.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,819.26

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