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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,186.08, 12,682.56 and 6,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,186.08, 12,682.56 and 6,047.60 is: 8,349.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,186.08 : 12,682.56 = 6,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,186.08/12,682.56 = 6,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,186.08x = 12,682.56 × 6,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,186.08x = 76,699,049.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,699,049.86/9,186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,349.49

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