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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.65, 12,653.97 and 6,185.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.65, 12,653.97 and 6,185.75 is: 8,531.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.65 : 12,653.97 = 6,185.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.65/12,653.97 = 6,185.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.65x = 12,653.97 × 6,185.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.65x = 78,274,294.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,274,294.93/9,174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,531.58

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