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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,172.50, 12,658.08 and 6,034.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,172.50, 12,658.08 and 6,034.32 is: 8,327.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,172.50 : 12,658.08 = 6,034.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,172.50/12,658.08 = 6,034.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,172.50x = 12,658.08 × 6,034.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,172.50x = 76,382,905.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,382,905.31/9,172.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,327.38

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