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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,161.82, 12,642.36 and 6,773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,161.82, 12,642.36 and 6,773.28 is: 9,346.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,161.82 : 12,642.36 = 6,773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,161.82/12,642.36 = 6,773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,161.82x = 12,642.36 × 6,773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,161.82x = 85,630,244.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,630,244.14/9,161.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,346.42

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