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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.28, 12,631.68 and 6,165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.28, 12,631.68 and 6,165.60 is: 8,512.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.28 : 12,631.68 = 6,165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.28/12,631.68 = 6,165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.28x = 12,631.68 × 6,165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.28x = 77,881,886.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,881,886.21/9,149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,512.35

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