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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.17, 12,761.19 and 6,577.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.17, 12,761.19 and 6,577.95 is: 9,089.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.17 : 12,761.19 = 6,577.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.17/12,761.19 = 6,577.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.17x = 12,761.19 × 6,577.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.17x = 83,942,469.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,942,469.76/9,235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,089.43

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