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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,636.40, 12,954.59 and 6,176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,636.40, 12,954.59 and 6,176.02 is: 9,264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,636.40 : 12,954.59 = 6,176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,636.40/12,954.59 = 6,176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,636.40x = 12,954.59 × 6,176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,636.40x = 80,007,806.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,007,806.93/8,636.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,264.02

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