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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.34, 12,675.77 and 5,601.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.34, 12,675.77 and 5,601.37 is: 7,730.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.34 : 12,675.77 = 5,601.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.34/12,675.77 = 5,601.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.34x = 12,675.77 × 5,601.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.34x = 71,001,677.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,001,677.80/9,184.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,730.74

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