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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.17, 12,835.37 and 6,118.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.17, 12,835.37 and 6,118.83 is: 8,440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.17 : 12,835.37 = 6,118.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.17/12,835.37 = 6,118.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.17x = 12,835.37 × 6,118.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.17x = 78,537,462.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,537,462.31/9,305.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,440.20

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