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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,180.80, 12,671.54 and 6,037.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,180.80, 12,671.54 and 6,037.28 is: 8,332.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180.80 : 12,671.54 = 6,037.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180.80/12,671.54 = 6,037.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180.80x = 12,671.54 × 6,037.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180.80x = 76,501,635.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,501,635.01/9,180.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.79

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