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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,308.17, 12,845.14 and 6,170.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,308.17, 12,845.14 and 6,170.23 is: 8,514.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,308.17 : 12,845.14 = 6,170.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,308.17/12,845.14 = 6,170.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,308.17x = 12,845.14 × 6,170.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,308.17x = 79,257,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,257,468.18/9,308.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,514.83

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