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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,133.04, 12,602.52 and 6,481.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,133.04, 12,602.52 and 6,481.28 is: 8,943.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,133.04 : 12,602.52 = 6,481.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,133.04/12,602.52 = 6,481.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,133.04x = 12,602.52 × 6,481.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,133.04x = 81,680,460.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,680,460.83/9,133.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,943.40

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