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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.80, 12,670.56 and 6,035.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.80, 12,670.56 and 6,035.76 is: 8,329.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.80 : 12,670.56 = 6,035.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.80/12,670.56 = 6,035.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.80x = 12,670.56 × 6,035.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.80x = 76,476,459.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,476,459.23/9,181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,329.14

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