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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,137.88, 9,207.15 and 1,977.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,137.88, 9,207.15 and 1,977.59 is: 2,966.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,137.88 : 9,207.15 = 1,977.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,137.88/9,207.15 = 1,977.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,137.88x = 9,207.15 × 1,977.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,137.88x = 18,207,921.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,207,921.73/6,137.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.48

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