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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.40, 9,265.20 and 2,016.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.40, 9,265.20 and 2,016.24 is: 3,024.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.40 : 9,265.20 = 2,016.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.40/9,265.20 = 2,016.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.40x = 9,265.20 × 2,016.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.40x = 18,680,866.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,680,866.85/6,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.56

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