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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,169.10, 12,659.18 and 6,302.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,169.10, 12,659.18 and 6,302.53 is: 8,701.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,169.10 : 12,659.18 = 6,302.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,169.10/12,659.18 = 6,302.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,169.10x = 12,659.18 × 6,302.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,169.10x = 79,784,861.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,784,861.73/9,169.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,701.49

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