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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,126.10, 9,189.38 and 2,177.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,126.10, 9,189.38 and 2,177.79 is: 3,266.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,126.10 : 9,189.38 = 2,177.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,126.10/9,189.38 = 2,177.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,126.10x = 9,189.38 × 2,177.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,126.10x = 20,012,510.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,012,510.85/6,126.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.76

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