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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.43, 12,648.07 and 6,190.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.43, 12,648.07 and 6,190.07 is: 8,529.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.43 : 12,648.07 = 6,190.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.43/12,648.07 = 6,190.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.43x = 12,648.07 × 6,190.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.43x = 78,292,471.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,292,471.72/9,179.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,529.12

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