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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.31, 13,775.08 and 4,248.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.31, 13,775.08 and 4,248.05 is: 6,376.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.31 : 13,775.08 = 4,248.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.31/13,775.08 = 4,248.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.31x = 13,775.08 × 4,248.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.31x = 58,517,252.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,517,252.41/9,177.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,376.30

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