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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,537.32, 9,014.18 and 6,122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,537.32, 9,014.18 and 6,122.60 is: 8,442.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,537.32 : 9,014.18 = 6,122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,537.32/9,014.18 = 6,122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,537.32x = 9,014.18 × 6,122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,537.32x = 55,190,218.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,190,218.47/6,537.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,442.33

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