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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,134.34, 12,605.39 and 4,942.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,134.34, 12,605.39 and 4,942.59 is: 6,820.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,134.34 : 12,605.39 = 4,942.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,134.34/12,605.39 = 4,942.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,134.34x = 12,605.39 × 4,942.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,134.34x = 62,303,186.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,303,186.82/9,134.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,820.77

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