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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.07, 12,895.37 and 6,158.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.07, 12,895.37 and 6,158.98 is: 8,502.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.07 : 12,895.37 = 6,158.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.07/12,895.37 = 6,158.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.07x = 12,895.37 × 6,158.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.07x = 79,422,325.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,422,325.92/9,341.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,502.49

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