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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.56, 12,659.94 and 6,199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.56, 12,659.94 and 6,199.44 is: 8,545.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.56 : 12,659.94 = 6,199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.56/12,659.94 = 6,199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.56x = 12,659.94 × 6,199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.56x = 78,484,538.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,484,538.43/9,184.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,545.27

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