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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,195.04, 12,281.34 and 6,192.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,195.04, 12,281.34 and 6,192.08 is: 9,279.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,195.04 : 12,281.34 = 6,192.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,195.04/12,281.34 = 6,192.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,195.04x = 12,281.34 × 6,192.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,195.04x = 76,047,008.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,047,008.83/8,195.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,279.64

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