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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.93, 12,929.07 and 6,182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.93, 12,929.07 and 6,182.55 is: 8,533.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.93 : 12,929.07 = 6,182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.93/12,929.07 = 6,182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.93x = 12,929.07 × 6,182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.93x = 79,934,621.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,934,621.73/9,366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,533.71

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