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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804.87, 13,174.19 and 6,177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,804.87, 13,174.19 and 6,177.50 is: 9,243.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,804.87 : 13,174.19 = 6,177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,804.87/13,174.19 = 6,177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,804.87x = 13,174.19 × 6,177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,804.87x = 81,383,558.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,383,558.73/8,804.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,243.02

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