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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,304.08, 12,843 and 6,161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,304.08, 12,843 and 6,161.28 is: 8,504.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,304.08 : 12,843 = 6,161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,304.08/12,843 = 6,161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,304.08x = 12,843 × 6,161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,304.08x = 79,129,319.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,129,319.04/9,304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,504.80

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