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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.53, 12,895.34 and 6,187.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.53, 12,895.34 and 6,187.25 is: 8,545.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.53 : 12,895.34 = 6,187.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.53/12,895.34 = 6,187.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.53x = 12,895.34 × 6,187.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.53x = 79,786,693.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,786,693.72/9,336.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,545.65

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