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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.27, 12,867.69 and 6,177.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.27, 12,867.69 and 6,177.99 is: 8,523.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.27 : 12,867.69 = 6,177.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.27/12,867.69 = 6,177.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.27x = 12,867.69 × 6,177.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.27x = 79,496,460.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,496,460.14/9,327.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,523.01

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