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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.32, 12,829.68 and 6,153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.32, 12,829.68 and 6,153.84 is: 8,496.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.32 : 12,829.68 = 6,153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.32/12,829.68 = 6,153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.32x = 12,829.68 × 6,153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.32x = 78,951,797.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,951,797.97/9,292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,496.46

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