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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,174.27, 9,260.19 and 2,277.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,174.27, 9,260.19 and 2,277.77 is: 3,416.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,174.27 : 9,260.19 = 2,277.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,174.27/9,260.19 = 2,277.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,174.27x = 9,260.19 × 2,277.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,174.27x = 21,092,536.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,092,536.68/6,174.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.20

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