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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.47, 12,664.91 and 5,451.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.47, 12,664.91 and 5,451.47 is: 7,523.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.47 : 12,664.91 = 5,451.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.47/12,664.91 = 5,451.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.47x = 12,664.91 × 5,451.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.47x = 69,042,344.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,042,344.05/9,177.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,523.03

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