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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.14, 12,663.54 and 5,197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.14, 12,663.54 and 5,197.46 is: 7,171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.14 : 12,663.54 = 5,197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.14/12,663.54 = 5,197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.14x = 12,663.54 × 5,197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.14x = 65,818,242.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,818,242.61/9,177.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,171.98

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