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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.52, 12,671.88 and 6,044.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.52, 12,671.88 and 6,044.32 is: 8,341.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.52 : 12,671.88 = 6,044.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.52/12,671.88 = 6,044.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.52x = 12,671.88 × 6,044.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.52x = 76,592,897.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,592,897.72/9,182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,341.16

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