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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,032.41, 12,447.84 and 6,510.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,032.41, 12,447.84 and 6,510.16 is: 8,971.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,032.41 : 12,447.84 = 6,510.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,032.41/12,447.84 = 6,510.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,032.41x = 12,447.84 × 6,510.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,032.41x = 81,037,430.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,037,430.05/9,032.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,971.85

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