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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,380.32, 12,941.68 and 6,195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,380.32, 12,941.68 and 6,195.20 is: 8,547.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,380.32 : 12,941.68 = 6,195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,380.32/12,941.68 = 6,195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,380.32x = 12,941.68 × 6,195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,380.32x = 80,176,295.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,176,295.94/9,380.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,547.29

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