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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,200.16, 12,687.84 and 6,010.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,200.16, 12,687.84 and 6,010.56 is: 8,289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,200.16 : 12,687.84 = 6,010.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,200.16/12,687.84 = 6,010.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,200.16x = 12,687.84 × 6,010.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,200.16x = 76,261,023.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,261,023.59/9,200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,289.10

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