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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.75, 12,673.05 and 5,826.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.75, 12,673.05 and 5,826.51 is: 8,045.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.75 : 12,673.05 = 5,826.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.75/12,673.05 = 5,826.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.75x = 12,673.05 × 5,826.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.75x = 73,839,652.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,839,652.56/9,177.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,045.51

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