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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,016.05, 12,439.69 and 6,184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,016.05, 12,439.69 and 6,184.13 is: 8,532.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,016.05 : 12,439.69 = 6,184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,016.05/12,439.69 = 6,184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,016.05x = 12,439.69 × 6,184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,016.05x = 76,928,660.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,928,660.12/9,016.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,532.41

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