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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,386.16, 12,951.54 and 6,029.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,386.16, 12,951.54 and 6,029.25 is: 8,319.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,386.16 : 12,951.54 = 6,029.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,386.16/12,951.54 = 6,029.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,386.16x = 12,951.54 × 6,029.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,386.16x = 78,088,072.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,088,072.55/9,386.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,319.49

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