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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,776.32, 13,149.88 and 6,173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,776.32, 13,149.88 and 6,173.76 is: 9,250.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,776.32 : 13,149.88 = 6,173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,776.32/13,149.88 = 6,173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,776.32x = 13,149.88 × 6,173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,776.32x = 81,184,203.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,184,203.15/8,776.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.37

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