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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,194.23, 12,679.21 and 6,176.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,194.23, 12,679.21 and 6,176.17 is: 8,517.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,194.23 : 12,679.21 = 6,176.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,194.23/12,679.21 = 6,176.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,194.23x = 12,679.21 × 6,176.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,194.23x = 78,308,956.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,308,956.43/9,194.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,517.18

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