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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.18, 12,666.52 and 6,033.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.18, 12,666.52 and 6,033.66 is: 8,327.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.18 : 12,666.52 = 6,033.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.18/12,666.52 = 6,033.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.18x = 12,666.52 × 6,033.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.18x = 76,425,396.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,425,396.65/9,177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,327.77

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