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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,007.76, 12,436.19 and 6,179.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,007.76, 12,436.19 and 6,179.78 is: 8,531.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,007.76 : 12,436.19 = 6,179.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,007.76/12,436.19 = 6,179.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,007.76x = 12,436.19 × 6,179.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,007.76x = 76,852,825.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,852,825.16/9,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,531.85

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