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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,129.11, 12,592.87 and 6,292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,129.11, 12,592.87 and 6,292.08 is: 8,679.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,129.11 : 12,592.87 = 6,292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,129.11/12,592.87 = 6,292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,129.11x = 12,592.87 × 6,292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,129.11x = 79,235,329.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,235,329.74/9,129.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,679.42

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