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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.83, 9,177.20 and 2,371.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.83, 9,177.20 and 2,371.45 is: 3,557.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.83 : 9,177.20 = 2,371.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.83/9,177.20 = 2,371.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.83x = 9,177.20 × 2,371.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.83x = 21,763,288.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,763,288.05/6,117.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.35

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