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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,380.31, 12,941.70 and 6,195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,380.31, 12,941.70 and 6,195.18 is: 8,547.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,380.31 : 12,941.70 = 6,195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,380.31/12,941.70 = 6,195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,380.31x = 12,941.70 × 6,195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,380.31x = 80,176,161.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,176,161.01/9,380.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,547.28

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