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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,293.61, 12,835.83 and 6,121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,293.61, 12,835.83 and 6,121.10 is: 8,454.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,293.61 : 12,835.83 = 6,121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,293.61/12,835.83 = 6,121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,293.61x = 12,835.83 × 6,121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,293.61x = 78,569,334.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,569,334.83/9,293.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,454.12

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