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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.18, 13,158.51 and 6,180.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.18, 13,158.51 and 6,180.79 is: 8,524.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.18 : 13,158.51 = 6,180.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.18/13,158.51 = 6,180.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.18x = 13,158.51 × 6,180.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.18x = 81,329,987.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,329,987.02/9,541.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,524.10

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