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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.30, 13,691.03 and 7,881.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.30, 13,691.03 and 7,881.30 is: 11,757.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.30 : 13,691.03 = 7,881.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.30/13,691.03 = 7,881.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.30x = 13,691.03 × 7,881.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.30x = 107,903,075.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,903,075.33/9,177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,757.61

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