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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,120.64, 9,177.72 and 2,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,120.64, 9,177.72 and 2,656 is: 3,982.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,120.64 : 9,177.72 = 2,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,120.64/9,177.72 = 2,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,120.64x = 9,177.72 × 2,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,120.64x = 24,376,024.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,376,024.32/6,120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.59

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