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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.80, 12,667.39 and 6,034.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.80, 12,667.39 and 6,034.28 is: 8,328.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.80 : 12,667.39 = 6,034.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.80/12,667.39 = 6,034.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.80x = 12,667.39 × 6,034.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.80x = 76,438,578.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,438,578.13/9,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,328.64

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