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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,308.70, 12,846.60 and 6,159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,308.70, 12,846.60 and 6,159.42 is: 8,500.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,308.70 : 12,846.60 = 6,159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,308.70/12,846.60 = 6,159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,308.70x = 12,846.60 × 6,159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,308.70x = 79,127,604.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,127,604.97/9,308.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,500.39

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