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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,134.67, 12,605.85 and 6,341.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,134.67, 12,605.85 and 6,341.79 is: 8,751.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,134.67 : 12,605.85 = 6,341.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,134.67/12,605.85 = 6,341.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,134.67x = 12,605.85 × 6,341.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,134.67x = 79,943,653.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,943,653.47/9,134.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,751.67

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