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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,175.80, 12,664.62 and 6,032.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,175.80, 12,664.62 and 6,032.28 is: 8,325.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,175.80 : 12,664.62 = 6,032.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,175.80/12,664.62 = 6,032.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,175.80x = 12,664.62 × 6,032.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,175.80x = 76,396,533.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,396,533.93/9,175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,325.87

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