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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,330.29, 12,878.44 and 6,145.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,330.29, 12,878.44 and 6,145.91 is: 8,483.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,330.29 : 12,878.44 = 6,145.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,330.29/12,878.44 = 6,145.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,330.29x = 12,878.44 × 6,145.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,330.29x = 79,149,676.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,149,676.47/9,330.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,483.09

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