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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,166.02, 12,654.84 and 6,299.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,166.02, 12,654.84 and 6,299.69 is: 8,697.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,166.02 : 12,654.84 = 6,299.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,166.02/12,654.84 = 6,299.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,166.02x = 12,654.84 × 6,299.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,166.02x = 79,721,505.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,721,505.73/9,166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,697.51

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