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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.07, 12,870.50 and 6,180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.07, 12,870.50 and 6,180.03 is: 8,528.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.07 : 12,870.50 = 6,180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.07/12,870.50 = 6,180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.07x = 12,870.50 × 6,180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.07x = 79,540,045.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,540,045.21/9,326.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,528.78

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