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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,193.96, 12,287.30 and 6,240.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,193.96, 12,287.30 and 6,240.24 is: 9,357.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,193.96 : 12,287.30 = 6,240.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,193.96/12,287.30 = 6,240.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,193.96x = 12,287.30 × 6,240.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,193.96x = 76,675,669.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,675,669.75/8,193.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,357.58

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