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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.48, 12,669.80 and 6,184.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.48, 12,669.80 and 6,184.18 is: 8,541.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.48 : 12,669.80 = 6,184.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.48/12,669.80 = 6,184.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.48x = 12,669.80 × 6,184.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.48x = 78,352,261.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,352,261.17/9,173.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,541.17

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