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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,314.03, 12,858.68 and 6,174.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,314.03, 12,858.68 and 6,174.47 is: 8,524.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,314.03 : 12,858.68 = 6,174.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,314.03/12,858.68 = 6,174.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,314.03x = 12,858.68 × 6,174.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,314.03x = 79,395,503.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,395,503.03/9,314.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,524.29

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