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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.92, 12,831.26 and 6,115.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.92, 12,831.26 and 6,115.79 is: 8,436.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.92 : 12,831.26 = 6,115.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.92/12,831.26 = 6,115.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.92x = 12,831.26 × 6,115.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.92x = 78,473,196.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,473,196.86/9,301.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,436.24

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