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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,134.28, 12,605.30 and 4,942.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,134.28, 12,605.30 and 4,942.53 is: 6,820.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,134.28 : 12,605.30 = 4,942.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,134.28/12,605.30 = 4,942.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,134.28x = 12,605.30 × 4,942.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,134.28x = 62,301,985.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,301,985.67/9,134.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,820.68

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