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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,155.39, 12,634.26 and 6,011.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,155.39, 12,634.26 and 6,011.39 is: 8,295.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,155.39 : 12,634.26 = 6,011.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,155.39/12,634.26 = 6,011.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,155.39x = 12,634.26 × 6,011.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,155.39x = 75,949,464.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,949,464.22/9,155.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,295.60

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