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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,197.04, 12,284.33 and 6,194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,197.04, 12,284.33 and 6,194.08 is: 9,282.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,197.04 : 12,284.33 = 6,194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,197.04/12,284.33 = 6,194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,197.04x = 12,284.33 × 6,194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,197.04x = 76,090,122.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,090,122.77/8,197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,282.63

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