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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.57, 13,773.28 and 4,250.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.57, 13,773.28 and 4,250.67 is: 6,379.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.57 : 13,773.28 = 4,250.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.57/13,773.28 = 4,250.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.57x = 13,773.28 × 4,250.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.57x = 58,545,725.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,545,725.06/9,177.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,379.22

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