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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,177.84, 13,766.88 and 4,246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,177.84, 13,766.88 and 4,246.08 is: 6,369.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,177.84 : 13,766.88 = 4,246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,177.84/13,766.88 = 4,246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,177.84x = 13,766.88 × 4,246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,177.84x = 58,455,273.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,455,273.83/9,177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,369.18

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