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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,010.42, 12,440.08 and 6,182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,010.42, 12,440.08 and 6,182.52 is: 8,535.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,010.42 : 12,440.08 = 6,182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,010.42/12,440.08 = 6,182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,010.42x = 12,440.08 × 6,182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,010.42x = 76,911,043.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,911,043.40/9,010.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,535.79

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