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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.21, 12,687.70 and 6,783.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.21, 12,687.70 and 6,783.40 is: 9,378.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.21 : 12,687.70 = 6,783.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.21/12,687.70 = 6,783.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.21x = 12,687.70 × 6,783.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.21x = 86,065,695.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,065,695.50/9,177.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,378.20

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