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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.77, 12,663.68 and 6,193.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.77, 12,663.68 and 6,193.64 is: 8,549.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.77 : 12,663.68 = 6,193.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.77/12,663.68 = 6,193.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.77x = 12,663.68 × 6,193.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.77x = 78,434,244.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,434,244.03/9,173.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.84

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