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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.42, 12,879.90 and 6,195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.42, 12,879.90 and 6,195.48 is: 8,549.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.42 : 12,879.90 = 6,195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.42/12,879.90 = 6,195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.42x = 12,879.90 × 6,195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.42x = 79,797,162.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,797,162.85/9,333.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.62

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