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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.33, 12,840.59 and 6,159.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.33, 12,840.59 and 6,159.53 is: 8,502.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.33 : 12,840.59 = 6,159.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.33/12,840.59 = 6,159.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.33x = 12,840.59 × 6,159.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.33x = 79,091,968.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,091,968.53/9,302.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,502.38

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