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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,125.80, 13,688.70 and 6,015.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,125.80, 13,688.70 and 6,015.40 is: 9,023.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,125.80 : 13,688.70 = 6,015.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,125.80/13,688.70 = 6,015.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,125.80x = 13,688.70 × 6,015.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,125.80x = 82,343,005.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,343,005.98/9,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,023.10

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