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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.69, 9,264.71 and 2,665.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.69, 9,264.71 and 2,665.69 is: 3,999.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.69 : 9,264.71 = 2,665.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.69/9,264.71 = 2,665.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.69x = 9,264.71 × 2,665.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.69x = 24,696,828.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,696,828.30/6,175.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.04

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