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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,177.66, 9,901.56 and 6,232.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,177.66, 9,901.56 and 6,232.17 is: 8,597.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,177.66 : 9,901.56 = 6,232.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,177.66/9,901.56 = 6,232.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,177.66x = 9,901.56 × 6,232.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,177.66x = 61,708,205.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,708,205.19/7,177.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,597.26

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