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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,152.08, 12,637.50 and 6,177.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,152.08, 12,637.50 and 6,177.76 is: 8,530.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,152.08 : 12,637.50 = 6,177.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,152.08/12,637.50 = 6,177.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,152.08x = 12,637.50 × 6,177.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,152.08x = 78,071,442
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,071,442/9,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,530.46

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