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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.36, 12,837.54 and 6,159.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.36, 12,837.54 and 6,159.88 is: 8,504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.36 : 12,837.54 = 6,159.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.36/12,837.54 = 6,159.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.36x = 12,837.54 × 6,159.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.36x = 79,077,705.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,077,705.90/9,298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,504.48

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