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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.02, 12,670.02 and 6,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.02, 12,670.02 and 6,042.60 is: 8,333.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.02 : 12,670.02 = 6,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.02/12,670.02 = 6,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.02x = 12,670.02 × 6,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.02x = 76,559,862.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,559,862.85/9,187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,333.48

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