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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.83, 12,666.51 and 6,040.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.83, 12,666.51 and 6,040.13 is: 8,338.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.83 : 12,666.51 = 6,040.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.83/12,666.51 = 6,040.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.83x = 12,666.51 × 6,040.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.83x = 76,507,367.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,507,367.05/9,174.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,338.83

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