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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.14, 12,827.37 and 6,279.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.14, 12,827.37 and 6,279.46 is: 8,661.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.14 : 12,827.37 = 6,279.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.14/12,827.37 = 6,279.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.14x = 12,827.37 × 6,279.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.14x = 80,548,956.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,548,956.82/9,299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,661.98

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