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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.43, 12,872.72 and 6,192.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.43, 12,872.72 and 6,192.59 is: 8,550.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.43 : 12,872.72 = 6,192.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.43/12,872.72 = 6,192.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.43x = 12,872.72 × 6,192.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.43x = 79,715,428.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,715,428.26/9,322.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,550.93

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