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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.82, 9,261.66 and 2,477.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.82, 9,261.66 and 2,477.10 is: 3,714.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.82 : 9,261.66 = 2,477.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.82/9,261.66 = 2,477.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.82x = 9,261.66 × 2,477.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.82x = 22,942,057.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,942,057.99/6,175.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.82

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