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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,442.02, 9,672.84 and 6,124.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,442.02, 9,672.84 and 6,124.91 is: 9,196.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,442.02 : 9,672.84 = 6,124.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,442.02/9,672.84 = 6,124.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,442.02x = 9,672.84 × 6,124.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,442.02x = 59,245,226.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,245,226.08/6,442.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,196.68

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