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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.08, 12,928.28 and 6,184.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.08, 12,928.28 and 6,184.17 is: 8,534.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.08 : 12,928.28 = 6,184.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.08/12,928.28 = 6,184.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.08x = 12,928.28 × 6,184.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.08x = 79,950,650.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,950,650.41/9,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,534.37

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