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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.46, 12,666.01 and 6,195.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.46, 12,666.01 and 6,195.33 is: 8,552.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.46 : 12,666.01 = 6,195.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.46/12,666.01 = 6,195.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.46x = 12,666.01 × 6,195.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.46x = 78,470,111.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,470,111.73/9,175.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,552.17

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