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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.49, 13,763.22 and 5,016.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.49, 13,763.22 and 5,016.61 is: 7,523.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.49 : 13,763.22 = 5,016.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.49/13,763.22 = 5,016.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.49x = 13,763.22 × 5,016.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.49x = 69,044,707.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,044,707.08/9,177.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,523.27

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