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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.84, 12,982.08 and 6,189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.84, 12,982.08 and 6,189.12 is: 9,269.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.84 : 12,982.08 = 6,189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.84/12,982.08 = 6,189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.84x = 12,982.08 × 6,189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.84x = 80,347,650.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,347,650.97/8,667.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,269.63

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