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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,173.95, 12,665.30 and 6,039.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,173.95, 12,665.30 and 6,039.25 is: 8,337.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,173.95 : 12,665.30 = 6,039.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,173.95/12,665.30 = 6,039.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,173.95x = 12,665.30 × 6,039.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,173.95x = 76,488,928.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,488,928.12/9,173.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,337.62

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