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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,206.45, 12,695.36 and 6,516.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,206.45, 12,695.36 and 6,516.44 is: 8,985.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,206.45 : 12,695.36 = 6,516.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,206.45/12,695.36 = 6,516.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,206.45x = 12,695.36 × 6,516.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,206.45x = 82,728,551.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,728,551.72/9,206.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,985.93

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