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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,189.48, 12,677.82 and 6,001.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,189.48, 12,677.82 and 6,001.70 is: 8,279.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,189.48 : 12,677.82 = 6,001.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,189.48/12,677.82 = 6,001.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,189.48x = 12,677.82 × 6,001.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,189.48x = 76,088,386.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,088,386.40/9,189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,279.94

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