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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,131.79, 12,619.01 and 6,889.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,131.79, 12,619.01 and 6,889.67 is: 9,520.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,131.79 : 12,619.01 = 6,889.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,131.79/12,619.01 = 6,889.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,131.79x = 12,619.01 × 6,889.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,131.79x = 86,940,717.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,940,717.08/9,131.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,520.67

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