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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.11, 12,671.79 and 6,205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.11, 12,671.79 and 6,205.50 is: 8,559.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.11 : 12,671.79 = 6,205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.11/12,671.79 = 6,205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.11x = 12,671.79 × 6,205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.11x = 78,634,792.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,634,792.85/9,187.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,559.25

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