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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.58, 12,926.21 and 6,182.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.58, 12,926.21 and 6,182.67 is: 8,532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.58 : 12,926.21 = 6,182.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.58/12,926.21 = 6,182.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.58x = 12,926.21 × 6,182.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.58x = 79,918,459.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,918,459.87/9,366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,532.30

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