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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,517.37, 13,129.59 and 6,161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,517.37, 13,129.59 and 6,161.27 is: 8,499.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,517.37 : 13,129.59 = 6,161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,517.37/13,129.59 = 6,161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,517.37x = 13,129.59 × 6,161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,517.37x = 80,894,948.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,894,948.98/9,517.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,499.72

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