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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,179.71, 12,671.88 and 6,199.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,179.71, 12,671.88 and 6,199.59 is: 8,558.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,179.71 : 12,671.88 = 6,199.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,179.71/12,671.88 = 6,199.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,179.71x = 12,671.88 × 6,199.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,179.71x = 78,560,460.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,560,460.53/9,179.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,558.05

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