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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.28, 13,732.77 and 6,176.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.28, 13,732.77 and 6,176.17 is: 8,520.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.28 : 13,732.77 = 6,176.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.28/13,732.77 = 6,176.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.28x = 13,732.77 × 6,176.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.28x = 84,815,922.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,815,922.09/9,954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,520.55

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