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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.51, 12,794.49 and 6,189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.51, 12,794.49 and 6,189.66 is: 9,278.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.51 : 12,794.49 = 6,189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.51/12,794.49 = 6,189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.51x = 12,794.49 × 6,189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.51x = 79,193,542.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,193,542.97/8,535.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,278.13

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