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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.70, 12,917.39 and 6,177.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.70, 12,917.39 and 6,177.58 is: 8,522.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.70 : 12,917.39 = 6,177.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.70/12,917.39 = 6,177.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.70x = 12,917.39 × 6,177.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.70x = 79,798,193.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,798,193.27/9,362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,522.99

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