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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,385.27, 12,947.11 and 6,199.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,385.27, 12,947.11 and 6,199.81 is: 8,552.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,385.27 : 12,947.11 = 6,199.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,385.27/12,947.11 = 6,199.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,385.27x = 12,947.11 × 6,199.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,385.27x = 80,269,622.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,269,622.05/9,385.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,552.72

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