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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.56, 12,664.08 and 6,202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.56, 12,664.08 and 6,202.44 is: 8,549.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.56 : 12,664.08 = 6,202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.56/12,664.08 = 6,202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.56x = 12,664.08 × 6,202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.56x = 78,548,196.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,548,196.36/9,187.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.41

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