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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.92, 12,908.24 and 6,170.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.92, 12,908.24 and 6,170.95 is: 8,510.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.92 : 12,908.24 = 6,170.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.92/12,908.24 = 6,170.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.92x = 12,908.24 × 6,170.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.92x = 79,656,008.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,656,008.23/9,359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,510.33

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