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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.72, 12,617.88 and 6,001.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.72, 12,617.88 and 6,001.76 is: 8,279.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.72 : 12,617.88 = 6,001.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.72/12,617.88 = 6,001.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.72x = 12,617.88 × 6,001.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.72x = 75,729,487.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,729,487.47/9,146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,279.41

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