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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.79, 12,663.36 and 5,197.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.79, 12,663.36 and 5,197.53 is: 7,172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.79 : 12,663.36 = 5,197.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.79/12,663.36 = 5,197.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.79x = 12,663.36 × 5,197.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.79x = 65,818,193.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,818,193.50/9,176.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,172.25

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