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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.22, 12,832.56 and 6,161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.22, 12,832.56 and 6,161.04 is: 8,499.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.22 : 12,832.56 = 6,161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.22/12,832.56 = 6,161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.22x = 12,832.56 × 6,161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.22x = 79,061,915.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,061,915.46/9,302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,499.25

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