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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.01, 12,670.17 and 6,310.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.01, 12,670.17 and 6,310.51 is: 8,712.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.01 : 12,670.17 = 6,310.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.01/12,670.17 = 6,310.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.01x = 12,670.17 × 6,310.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.01x = 79,955,234.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,955,234.49/9,177.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,712.56

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