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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.33, 12,667.20 and 6,040.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.33, 12,667.20 and 6,040.63 is: 8,339.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.33 : 12,667.20 = 6,040.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.33/12,667.20 = 6,040.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.33x = 12,667.20 × 6,040.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.33x = 76,517,868.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,517,868.34/9,175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,339.52

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