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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,188.08, 12,685.40 and 6,049.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,188.08, 12,685.40 and 6,049.68 is: 8,352.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,188.08 : 12,685.40 = 6,049.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,188.08/12,685.40 = 6,049.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,188.08x = 12,685.40 × 6,049.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,188.08x = 76,742,610.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,742,610.67/9,188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,352.41

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