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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,142.02, 12,597.39 and 6,310.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,142.02, 12,597.39 and 6,310.26 is: 8,695.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,142.02 : 12,597.39 = 6,310.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,142.02/12,597.39 = 6,310.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,142.02x = 12,597.39 × 6,310.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,142.02x = 79,492,806.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,492,806.22/9,142.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,695.32

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