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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.10, 12,917.73 and 6,172.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.10, 12,917.73 and 6,172.97 is: 8,520.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.10 : 12,917.73 = 6,172.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.10/12,917.73 = 6,172.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.10x = 12,917.73 × 6,172.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.10x = 79,740,695.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,740,695.17/9,359.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,520.12

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