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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,174.96, 12,665.32 and 6,194.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,174.96, 12,665.32 and 6,194.83 is: 8,551.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,174.96 : 12,665.32 = 6,194.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,174.96/12,665.32 = 6,194.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,174.96x = 12,665.32 × 6,194.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,174.96x = 78,459,457.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,459,457.15/9,174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,551.48

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