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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.34, 12,603.44 and 6,150.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.34, 12,603.44 and 6,150.82 is: 8,480.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.34 : 12,603.44 = 6,150.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.34/12,603.44 = 6,150.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.34x = 12,603.44 × 6,150.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.34x = 77,521,490.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,521,490.82/9,141.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,480.32

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