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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.01, 12,664.65 and 6,306.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.01, 12,664.65 and 6,306.51 is: 8,707.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.01 : 12,664.65 = 6,306.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.01/12,664.65 = 6,306.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.01x = 12,664.65 × 6,306.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.01x = 79,869,741.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,869,741.87/9,173.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,707.04

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