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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.42, 13,118.37 and 6,522.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.42, 13,118.37 and 6,522.98 is: 8,995.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.42 : 13,118.37 = 6,522.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.42/13,118.37 = 6,522.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.42x = 13,118.37 × 6,522.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.42x = 85,570,865.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,570,865.14/9,512.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,995.70

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