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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,136.08, 12,607.80 and 4,944.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,136.08, 12,607.80 and 4,944.32 is: 6,823.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,136.08 : 12,607.80 = 4,944.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,136.08/12,607.80 = 4,944.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,136.08x = 12,607.80 × 4,944.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,136.08x = 62,336,997.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,336,997.70/9,136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,823.17

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