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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,304.33, 12,843.35 and 6,161.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,304.33, 12,843.35 and 6,161.53 is: 8,505.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,304.33 : 12,843.35 = 6,161.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,304.33/12,843.35 = 6,161.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,304.33x = 12,843.35 × 6,161.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,304.33x = 79,134,686.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,134,686.33/9,304.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,505.15

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