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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.30, 12,662.55 and 6,030.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.30, 12,662.55 and 6,030.78 is: 8,323.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.30 : 12,662.55 = 6,030.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.30/12,662.55 = 6,030.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.30x = 12,662.55 × 6,030.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.30x = 76,365,053.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,365,053.29/9,174.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,323.80

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