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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,133.68, 12,604.48 and 6,340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,133.68, 12,604.48 and 6,340.80 is: 8,750.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,133.68 : 12,604.48 = 6,340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,133.68/12,604.48 = 6,340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,133.68x = 12,604.48 × 6,340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,133.68x = 79,922,486.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,922,486.78/9,133.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,750.31

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