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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.27, 12,662.99 and 6,193.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.27, 12,662.99 and 6,193.14 is: 8,549.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.27 : 12,662.99 = 6,193.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.27/12,662.99 = 6,193.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.27x = 12,662.99 × 6,193.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.27x = 78,423,643.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,423,643.94/9,173.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.15

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