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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,101.30, 13,651.37 and 3,177.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,101.30, 13,651.37 and 3,177.77 is: 4,766.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,101.30 : 13,651.37 = 3,177.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,101.30/13,651.37 = 3,177.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,101.30x = 13,651.37 × 3,177.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,101.30x = 43,380,841.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,380,841.82/9,101.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,766.45

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