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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.08, 12,890.70 and 6,195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.08, 12,890.70 and 6,195.96 is: 8,554.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.08 : 12,890.70 = 6,195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.08/12,890.70 = 6,195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.08x = 12,890.70 × 6,195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.08x = 79,870,261.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,870,261.57/9,337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,554.09

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