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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.79, 13,761.78 and 6,393.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.79, 13,761.78 and 6,393.25 is: 9,589.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.79 : 13,761.78 = 6,393.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.79/13,761.78 = 6,393.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.79x = 13,761.78 × 6,393.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.79x = 87,982,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,982,499.99/9,174.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,589.59

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