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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.30, 12,666.69 and 6,033.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.30, 12,666.69 and 6,033.78 is: 8,327.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.30 : 12,666.69 = 6,033.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.30/12,666.69 = 6,033.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.30x = 12,666.69 × 6,033.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.30x = 76,428,020.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,428,020.79/9,177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,327.94

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