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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,291.92, 12,818.32 and 6,150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,291.92, 12,818.32 and 6,150.72 is: 8,485.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,291.92 : 12,818.32 = 6,150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,291.92/12,818.32 = 6,150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,291.92x = 12,818.32 × 6,150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,291.92x = 78,841,897.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,841,897.19/9,291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,485.00

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