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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.70, 12,664.96 and 6,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.70, 12,664.96 and 6,039 is: 8,337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.70 : 12,664.96 = 6,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.70/12,664.96 = 6,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.70x = 12,664.96 × 6,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.70x = 76,483,678.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,483,678.34/9,173.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,337.28

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