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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.34, 13,712.25 and 6,158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.34, 13,712.25 and 6,158.66 is: 8,500.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.34 : 13,712.25 = 6,158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.34/13,712.25 = 6,158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.34x = 13,712.25 × 6,158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.34x = 84,449,085.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,449,085.59/9,934.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,500.72

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