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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,133.93, 12,604.75 and 4,942.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,133.93, 12,604.75 and 4,942.18 is: 6,820.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,133.93 : 12,604.75 = 4,942.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,133.93/12,604.75 = 4,942.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,133.93x = 12,604.75 × 4,942.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,133.93x = 62,294,943.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,294,943.36/9,133.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,820.17

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