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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,135.41, 12,606.85 and 4,943.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,135.41, 12,606.85 and 4,943.66 is: 6,822.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,135.41 : 12,606.85 = 4,943.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,135.41/12,606.85 = 4,943.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,135.41x = 12,606.85 × 4,943.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,135.41x = 62,323,904.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,323,904.68/9,135.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,822.24

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