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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.44, 9,264.51 and 2,477.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.44, 9,264.51 and 2,477.79 is: 3,717.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.44 : 9,264.51 = 2,477.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.44/9,264.51 = 2,477.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.44x = 9,264.51 × 2,477.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.44x = 22,955,510.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,955,510.23/6,175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.23

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