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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,188.52, 12,672.09 and 6,044.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,188.52, 12,672.09 and 6,044.10 is: 8,335.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,188.52 : 12,672.09 = 6,044.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,188.52/12,672.09 = 6,044.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,188.52x = 12,672.09 × 6,044.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,188.52x = 76,591,379.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,591,379.17/9,188.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,335.55

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