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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.50, 12,923.81 and 6,177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.50, 12,923.81 and 6,177.36 is: 8,526.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.50 : 12,923.81 = 6,177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.50/12,923.81 = 6,177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.50x = 12,923.81 × 6,177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.50x = 79,834,996.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,834,996.05/9,363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,526.20

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