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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.20, 12,668.41 and 6,041.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.20, 12,668.41 and 6,041.50 is: 8,340.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.20 : 12,668.41 = 6,041.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.20/12,668.41 = 6,041.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.20x = 12,668.41 × 6,041.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.20x = 76,536,199.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,536,199.02/9,176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,340.73

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