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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.48, 12,882.87 and 6,150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.48, 12,882.87 and 6,150.92 is: 8,485.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.48 : 12,882.87 = 6,150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.48/12,882.87 = 6,150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.48x = 12,882.87 × 6,150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.48x = 79,241,438.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,241,438.33/9,338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,485.48

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