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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.25, 12,672.36 and 5,826.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.25, 12,672.36 and 5,826.01 is: 8,044.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.25 : 12,672.36 = 5,826.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.25/12,672.36 = 5,826.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.25x = 12,672.36 × 5,826.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.25x = 73,829,249.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,829,249.84/9,177.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,044.81

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