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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,381.81, 12,943.77 and 6,196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,381.81, 12,943.77 and 6,196.68 is: 8,549.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,381.81 : 12,943.77 = 6,196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,381.81/12,943.77 = 6,196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,381.81x = 12,943.77 × 6,196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,381.81x = 80,208,400.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,208,400.68/9,381.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.35

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