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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,143.28, 12,621.42 and 6,905.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,143.28, 12,621.42 and 6,905.66 is: 9,532.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,143.28 : 12,621.42 = 6,905.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,143.28/12,621.42 = 6,905.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,143.28x = 12,621.42 × 6,905.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,143.28x = 87,159,172.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,159,172.13/9,143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,532.59

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