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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.32, 12,846.06 and 5,902.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.32, 12,846.06 and 5,902.13 is: 8,146.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.32 : 12,846.06 = 5,902.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.32/12,846.06 = 5,902.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.32x = 12,846.06 × 5,902.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.32x = 75,819,051.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,819,051.88/9,307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,146.17

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