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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.03, 12,804.96 and 6,197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.03, 12,804.96 and 6,197.37 is: 9,297.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.03 : 12,804.96 = 6,197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.03/12,804.96 = 6,197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.03x = 12,804.96 × 6,197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.03x = 79,357,074.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,357,074.96/8,535.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,297.81

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