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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,306.52, 12,846.38 and 6,163.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,306.52, 12,846.38 and 6,163.72 is: 8,508.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,306.52 : 12,846.38 = 6,163.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,306.52/12,846.38 = 6,163.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,306.52x = 12,846.38 × 6,163.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,306.52x = 79,181,426.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,181,426.40/9,306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,508.17

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