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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,180.93, 12,650.15 and 6,191.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,180.93, 12,650.15 and 6,191.57 is: 8,531.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180.93 : 12,650.15 = 6,191.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180.93/12,650.15 = 6,191.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180.93x = 12,650.15 × 6,191.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180.93x = 78,324,195.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,324,195.03/9,180.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,531.18

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