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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.99, 12,929.70 and 6,183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.99, 12,929.70 and 6,183.13 is: 8,529.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.99 : 12,929.70 = 6,183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.99/12,929.70 = 6,183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.99x = 12,929.70 × 6,183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.99x = 79,946,015.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,946,015.96/9,372.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,529.40

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