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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.26, 9,177.44 and 2,832.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.26, 9,177.44 and 2,832.71 is: 4,249.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.26 : 9,177.44 = 2,832.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.26/9,177.44 = 2,832.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.26x = 9,177.44 × 2,832.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.26x = 25,996,966.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,996,966.01/6,117.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.78

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