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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,538.27, 14,249.38 and 6,179.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,538.27, 14,249.38 and 6,179.17 is: 9,231.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,538.27 : 14,249.38 = 6,179.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,538.27/14,249.38 = 6,179.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,538.27x = 14,249.38 × 6,179.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,538.27x = 88,049,274.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,049,274.90/9,538.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,231.16

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