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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.15, 12,826.53 and 6,112.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.15, 12,826.53 and 6,112.17 is: 8,432.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.15 : 12,826.53 = 6,112.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.15/12,826.53 = 6,112.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.15x = 12,826.53 × 6,112.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.15x = 78,397,931.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,397,931.87/9,297.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,432.47

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