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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,176.94, 12,663.77 and 5,197.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,176.94, 12,663.77 and 5,197.97 is: 7,172.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,176.94 : 12,663.77 = 5,197.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,176.94/12,663.77 = 5,197.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,176.94x = 12,663.77 × 5,197.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,176.94x = 65,825,902.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,825,902.22/9,176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,172.97

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