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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,138.06, 9,207.44 and 1,977.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,138.06, 9,207.44 and 1,977.77 is: 2,966.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,138.06 : 9,207.44 = 1,977.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,138.06/9,207.44 = 1,977.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,138.06x = 9,207.44 × 1,977.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,138.06x = 18,210,142.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,210,142.68/6,138.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.76

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