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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.30, 13,735.37 and 6,973.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.30, 13,735.37 and 6,973.70 is: 10,437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.30 : 13,735.37 = 6,973.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.30/13,735.37 = 6,973.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.30x = 13,735.37 × 6,973.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.30x = 95,786,298.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,786,298.53/9,177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,437.31

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