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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.17, 9,261.45 and 2,664.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.17, 9,261.45 and 2,664.52 is: 3,995.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.17 : 9,261.45 = 2,664.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.17/9,261.45 = 2,664.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.17x = 9,261.45 × 2,664.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.17x = 24,677,318.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,677,318.75/6,176.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.57

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