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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.45, 12,920.36 and 6,180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.45, 12,920.36 and 6,180.32 is: 8,525.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.45 : 12,920.36 = 6,180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.45/12,920.36 = 6,180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.45x = 12,920.36 × 6,180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.45x = 79,851,863.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,851,863.81/9,366.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.31

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