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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.54, 12,887.24 and 6,150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.54, 12,887.24 and 6,150.72 is: 8,485.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.54 : 12,887.24 = 6,150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.54/12,887.24 = 6,150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.54x = 12,887.24 × 6,150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.54x = 79,265,804.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,265,804.81/9,341.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,485.30

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