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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.30, 12,669.46 and 6,035.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.30, 12,669.46 and 6,035.78 is: 8,330.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.30 : 12,669.46 = 6,035.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.30/12,669.46 = 6,035.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.30x = 12,669.46 × 6,035.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.30x = 76,470,073.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,470,073.28/9,179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,330.71

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