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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,908.32, 13,668.24 and 6,184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,908.32, 13,668.24 and 6,184.48 is: 8,531.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,908.32 : 13,668.24 = 6,184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,908.32/13,668.24 = 6,184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,908.32x = 13,668.24 × 6,184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,908.32x = 84,530,956.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,530,956.92/9,908.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,531.31

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