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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,384.27, 12,945.73 and 6,198.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,384.27, 12,945.73 and 6,198.81 is: 8,551.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,384.27 : 12,945.73 = 6,198.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,384.27/12,945.73 = 6,198.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,384.27x = 12,945.73 × 6,198.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,384.27x = 80,248,120.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,248,120.58/9,384.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,551.34

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