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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,185.77, 12,673.24 and 6,352.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,185.77, 12,673.24 and 6,352.09 is: 8,763.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,185.77 : 12,673.24 = 6,352.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,185.77/12,673.24 = 6,352.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,185.77x = 12,673.24 × 6,352.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,185.77x = 80,501,513.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,501,513.51/9,185.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,763.72

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