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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.58, 12,673.07 and 6,044.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.58, 12,673.07 and 6,044.88 is: 8,345.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.58 : 12,673.07 = 6,044.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.58/12,673.07 = 6,044.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.58x = 12,673.07 × 6,044.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.58x = 76,607,187.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,607,187.38/9,179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,345.39

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