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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.20, 12,857.66 and 6,159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.20, 12,857.66 and 6,159.92 is: 8,507.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.20 : 12,857.66 = 6,159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.20/12,857.66 = 6,159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.20x = 12,857.66 × 6,159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.20x = 79,202,061.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,202,061.90/9,309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,507.94

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