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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.20, 12,992.99 and 6,063.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.20, 12,992.99 and 6,063.56 is: 8,366.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.20 : 12,992.99 = 6,063.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.20/12,992.99 = 6,063.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.20x = 12,992.99 × 6,063.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.20x = 78,783,709.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,783,709.48/9,416.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,366.83

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