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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.50, 12,663.60 and 6,038.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.50, 12,663.60 and 6,038.32 is: 8,332.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.50 : 12,663.60 = 6,038.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.50/12,663.60 = 6,038.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.50x = 12,663.60 × 6,038.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.50x = 76,466,869.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,466,869.15/9,176.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,332.90

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