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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,975.16, 13,474.92 and 6,195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,975.16, 13,474.92 and 6,195 is: 9,300.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975.16 : 13,474.92 = 6,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975.16/13,474.92 = 6,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975.16x = 13,474.92 × 6,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975.16x = 83,477,129.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,477,129.40/8,975.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,300.91

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