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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,134.27, 12,605.33 and 4,942.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,134.27, 12,605.33 and 4,942.52 is: 6,820.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,134.27 : 12,605.33 = 4,942.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,134.27/12,605.33 = 4,942.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,134.27x = 12,605.33 × 4,942.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,134.27x = 62,302,070.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,302,070.92/9,134.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,820.70

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