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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,196.04, 12,282.83 and 6,193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,196.04, 12,282.83 and 6,193.08 is: 9,281.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,196.04 : 12,282.83 = 6,193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,196.04/12,282.83 = 6,193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,196.04x = 12,282.83 × 6,193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,196.04x = 76,068,548.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,068,548.82/8,196.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,281.13

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