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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.30, 12,608.94 and 6,197.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.30, 12,608.94 and 6,197.34 is: 9,332.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.30 : 12,608.94 = 6,197.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.30/12,608.94 = 6,197.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.30x = 12,608.94 × 6,197.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.30x = 78,141,888.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,141,888.22/8,373.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.27

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