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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.38, 9,265.96 and 2,280.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.38, 9,265.96 and 2,280.72 is: 3,421.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.38 : 9,265.96 = 2,280.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.38/9,265.96 = 2,280.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.38x = 9,265.96 × 2,280.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.38x = 21,133,060.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,133,060.29/6,176.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.59

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