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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,157.36, 12,635.04 and 6,178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,157.36, 12,635.04 and 6,178.72 is: 8,525.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,157.36 : 12,635.04 = 6,178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,157.36/12,635.04 = 6,178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,157.36x = 12,635.04 × 6,178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,157.36x = 78,068,374.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,068,374.35/9,157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.21

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