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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.33, 12,665.82 and 6,039.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.33, 12,665.82 and 6,039.63 is: 8,338.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.33 : 12,665.82 = 6,039.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.33/12,665.82 = 6,039.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.33x = 12,665.82 × 6,039.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.33x = 76,496,866.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,496,866.45/9,174.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,338.14

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