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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,072.08, 13,611.54 and 6,177.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,072.08, 13,611.54 and 6,177.68 is: 9,268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,072.08 : 13,611.54 = 6,177.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,072.08/13,611.54 = 6,177.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,072.08x = 13,611.54 × 6,177.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,072.08x = 84,087,738.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,087,738.43/9,072.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.85

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