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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,169.58, 12,664.44 and 6,180.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,169.58, 12,664.44 and 6,180.26 is: 8,535.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,169.58 : 12,664.44 = 6,180.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,169.58/12,664.44 = 6,180.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,169.58x = 12,664.44 × 6,180.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,169.58x = 78,269,531.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,269,531.95/9,169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,535.78

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