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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.13, 9,266.76 and 2,480.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.13, 9,266.76 and 2,480.98 is: 3,722.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.13 : 9,266.76 = 2,480.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.13/9,266.76 = 2,480.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.13x = 9,266.76 × 2,480.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.13x = 22,990,587.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,990,587.49/6,176.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.49

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