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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,033.16, 12,448.88 and 6,510.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,033.16, 12,448.88 and 6,510.91 is: 8,972.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,033.16 : 12,448.88 = 6,510.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,033.16/12,448.88 = 6,510.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,033.16x = 12,448.88 × 6,510.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,033.16x = 81,053,504.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,053,504.73/9,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,972.88

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