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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,303.72, 12,834.63 and 6,162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,303.72, 12,834.63 and 6,162.54 is: 8,501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,303.72 : 12,834.63 = 6,162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,303.72/12,834.63 = 6,162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,303.72x = 12,834.63 × 6,162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,303.72x = 79,093,920.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,093,920.76/9,303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,501.32

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