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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.46, 12,667.39 and 6,196.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.46, 12,667.39 and 6,196.33 is: 8,553.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.46 : 12,667.39 = 6,196.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.46/12,667.39 = 6,196.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.46x = 12,667.39 × 6,196.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.46x = 78,491,328.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,491,328.68/9,176.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,553.55

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