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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.33, 12,919.94 and 6,184.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.33, 12,919.94 and 6,184.99 is: 8,521.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.33 : 12,919.94 = 6,184.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.33/12,919.94 = 6,184.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.33x = 12,919.94 × 6,184.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.33x = 79,909,659.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,909,659.67/9,377.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,521.58

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