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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.30, 12,661.17 and 6,029.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.30, 12,661.17 and 6,029.78 is: 8,322.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.30 : 12,661.17 = 6,029.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.30/12,661.17 = 6,029.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.30x = 12,661.17 × 6,029.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.30x = 76,344,069.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,344,069.64/9,173.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.42

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