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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.28, 12,942.54 and 6,184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.28, 12,942.54 and 6,184.98 is: 8,536.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.28 : 12,942.54 = 6,184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.28/12,942.54 = 6,184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.28x = 12,942.54 × 6,184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.28x = 80,049,351.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,049,351.05/9,377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,536.52

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