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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.29, 12,430.56 and 6,178.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.29, 12,430.56 and 6,178.10 is: 8,525.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.29 : 12,430.56 = 6,178.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.29/12,430.56 = 6,178.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.29x = 12,430.56 × 6,178.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.29x = 76,797,238.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,797,238.71/9,008.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.18

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