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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.62, 12,917.07 and 6,172.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.62, 12,917.07 and 6,172.49 is: 8,519.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.62 : 12,917.07 = 6,172.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.62/12,917.07 = 6,172.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.62x = 12,917.07 × 6,172.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.62x = 79,730,485.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,730,485.40/9,358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,519.47

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