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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.94, 12,801.15 and 6,132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.94, 12,801.15 and 6,132.30 is: 8,465.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.94 : 12,801.15 = 6,132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.94/12,801.15 = 6,132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.94x = 12,801.15 × 6,132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.94x = 78,500,492.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,500,492.15/9,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,465.55

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