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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.04, 12,849.78 and 6,166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.04, 12,849.78 and 6,166.24 is: 8,511.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.04 : 12,849.78 = 6,166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.04/12,849.78 = 6,166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.04x = 12,849.78 × 6,166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.04x = 79,234,827.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,234,827.43/9,309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,511.60

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