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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,190.58, 12,679.32 and 6,002.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,190.58, 12,679.32 and 6,002.86 is: 8,281.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,190.58 : 12,679.32 = 6,002.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,190.58/12,679.32 = 6,002.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,190.58x = 12,679.32 × 6,002.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,190.58x = 76,112,182.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,112,182.86/9,190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,281.54

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