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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,074.52, 9,111.77 and 2,176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,074.52, 9,111.77 and 2,176.80 is: 3,265.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,074.52 : 9,111.77 = 2,176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,074.52/9,111.77 = 2,176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,074.52x = 9,111.77 × 2,176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,074.52x = 19,834,500.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,834,500.94/6,074.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.20

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