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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.20, 12,804.48 and 6,298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.20, 12,804.48 and 6,298.08 is: 8,687.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.20 : 12,804.48 = 6,298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.20/12,804.48 = 6,298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.20x = 12,804.48 × 6,298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.20x = 80,643,639.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,643,639.40/9,283.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,687.05

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