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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,133.85, 12,604.73 and 4,942.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,133.85, 12,604.73 and 4,942.10 is: 6,820.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,133.85 : 12,604.73 = 4,942.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,133.85/12,604.73 = 4,942.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,133.85x = 12,604.73 × 4,942.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,133.85x = 62,293,748.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,293,748.40/9,133.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,820.10

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