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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.20, 9,259.80 and 2,476.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.20, 9,259.80 and 2,476.60 is: 3,713.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.20 : 9,259.80 = 2,476.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.20/9,259.80 = 2,476.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.20x = 9,259.80 × 2,476.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.20x = 22,932,820.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,932,820.68/6,176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.10

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