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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.45, 12,897.56 and 6,167.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.45, 12,897.56 and 6,167.71 is: 8,509.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.45 : 12,897.56 = 6,167.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.45/12,897.56 = 6,167.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.45x = 12,897.56 × 6,167.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.45x = 79,548,441.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,548,441.33/9,348.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,509.27

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