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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.34, 12,844.74 and 6,162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.34, 12,844.74 and 6,162.54 is: 8,506.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.34 : 12,844.74 = 6,162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.34/12,844.74 = 6,162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.34x = 12,844.74 × 6,162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.34x = 79,156,224.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,156,224.04/9,305.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,506.54

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