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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,163.44, 12,655.98 and 6,174.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,163.44, 12,655.98 and 6,174.09 is: 8,527.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,163.44 : 12,655.98 = 6,174.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,163.44/12,655.98 = 6,174.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,163.44x = 12,655.98 × 6,174.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,163.44x = 78,139,159.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,139,159.56/9,163.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,527.27

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