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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.78, 9,264.24 and 2,015.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.78, 9,264.24 and 2,015.62 is: 3,023.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.78 : 9,264.24 = 2,015.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.78/9,264.24 = 2,015.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.78x = 9,264.24 × 2,015.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.78x = 18,673,187.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,673,187.43/6,175.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.62

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