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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.46, 13,763.50 and 3,912.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.46, 13,763.50 and 3,912.42 is: 5,867.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.46 : 13,763.50 = 3,912.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.46/13,763.50 = 3,912.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.46x = 13,763.50 × 3,912.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.46x = 53,848,592.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,848,592.67/9,177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,867.48

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