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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,462.09, 12,689.93 and 6,115.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,462.09, 12,689.93 and 6,115.00 is: 9,170.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,462.09 : 12,689.93 = 6,115.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,462.09/12,689.93 = 6,115.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,462.09x = 12,689.93 × 6,115.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,462.09x = 77,598,929.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,598,929.31/8,462.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,170.18

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