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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,155.58, 12,645.09 and 6,166.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,155.58, 12,645.09 and 6,166.23 is: 8,516.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,155.58 : 12,645.09 = 6,166.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,155.58/12,645.09 = 6,166.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,155.58x = 12,645.09 × 6,166.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,155.58x = 77,972,533.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,972,533.31/9,155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,516.39

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