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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.62, 13,724.39 and 6,839.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.62, 13,724.39 and 6,839.25 is: 10,227.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.62 : 13,724.39 = 6,839.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.62/13,724.39 = 6,839.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.62x = 13,724.39 × 6,839.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.62x = 93,864,534.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,864,534.31/9,177.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,227.55

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