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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,266.82, 13,903.49 and 6,159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,266.82, 13,903.49 and 6,159.16 is: 9,240.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,266.82 : 13,903.49 = 6,159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,266.82/13,903.49 = 6,159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,266.82x = 13,903.49 × 6,159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,266.82x = 85,633,854.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,633,854.23/9,266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,240.91

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