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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.63, 12,668.17 and 6,495.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.63, 12,668.17 and 6,495.66 is: 8,964.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.63 : 12,668.17 = 6,495.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.63/12,668.17 = 6,495.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.63x = 12,668.17 × 6,495.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.63x = 82,288,125.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,288,125.14/9,179.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,964.21

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