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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.33, 12,839.21 and 6,158.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.33, 12,839.21 and 6,158.53 is: 8,501.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.33 : 12,839.21 = 6,158.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.33/12,839.21 = 6,158.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.33x = 12,839.21 × 6,158.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.33x = 79,070,659.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,070,659.96/9,301.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,501.01

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