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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,954.68, 13,429.32 and 6,199.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,954.68, 13,429.32 and 6,199.12 is: 9,296.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,954.68 : 13,429.32 = 6,199.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,954.68/13,429.32 = 6,199.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,954.68x = 13,429.32 × 6,199.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,954.68x = 83,249,966.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,249,966.20/8,954.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,296.81

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