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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.41, 12,649.50 and 6,335.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.41, 12,649.50 and 6,335.93 is: 8,741.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.41 : 12,649.50 = 6,335.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.41/12,649.50 = 6,335.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.41x = 12,649.50 × 6,335.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.41x = 80,146,378.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,146,378.16/9,168.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,741.58

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