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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,302.42, 12,433.11 and 6,188.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,302.42, 12,433.11 and 6,188.97 is: 9,268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,302.42 : 12,433.11 = 6,188.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,302.42/12,433.11 = 6,188.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,302.42x = 12,433.11 × 6,188.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,302.42x = 76,948,203.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,948,203.03/8,302.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.17

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