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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,121.29, 12,579.59 and 6,293.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,121.29, 12,579.59 and 6,293.17 is: 8,679.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,121.29 : 12,579.59 = 6,293.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,121.29/12,579.59 = 6,293.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,121.29x = 12,579.59 × 6,293.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,121.29x = 79,165,482.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,165,482.67/9,121.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,679.20

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