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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.08, 12,897.02 and 6,541.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.08, 12,897.02 and 6,541.72 is: 9,032.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.08 : 12,897.02 = 6,541.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.08/12,897.02 = 6,541.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.08x = 12,897.02 × 6,541.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.08x = 84,368,693.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,368,693.67/9,341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.01

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