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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369, 12,923.94 and 6,179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369, 12,923.94 and 6,179.04 is: 8,523.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369 : 12,923.94 = 6,179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369/12,923.94 = 6,179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369x = 12,923.94 × 6,179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369x = 79,857,542.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,857,542.22/9,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,523.59

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