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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,193.56, 12,672.36 and 6,208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,193.56, 12,672.36 and 6,208.44 is: 8,557.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,193.56 : 12,672.36 = 6,208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,193.56/12,672.36 = 6,208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,193.56x = 12,672.36 × 6,208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,193.56x = 78,675,586.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,675,586.72/9,193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,557.68

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