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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.16, 12,660.42 and 5,449

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.16, 12,660.42 and 5,449 is: 7,517.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.16 : 12,660.42 = 5,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.16/12,660.42 = 5,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.16x = 12,660.42 × 5,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.16x = 68,986,628.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,986,628.58/9,177.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,517.21

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